What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes is to bus which costs €30 - €150 and takes 16h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The distance between Basingstoke and Rennes is 893 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Rennes without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €150 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Rennes?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Basingstoke to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Rennes bus from?

Basingstoke to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train, bus or fly from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €150 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 16h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Rennes bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 7:31 AM in Basingstoke and 8:31 AM in Rennes.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 229+ hotels available in Rennes.

Basingstoke to Rennes - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
6h 58m
€152–488
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
16h 47m
€35–146
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennes
8h 48m
€67–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennes
7h 14m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the train from St Malo to RennesTer
12h 14m
€81–172
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
4h 56m
€79–360
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LHR - RNS
7h 51m
€170–463
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)SOU - RNS
9h 34m
€139–773
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)SOU - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchaillou
8h 25m
€173–399
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
7h 27m
€84–275

Basingstoke to Rennes by train, subway, bus, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 893.2 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Rennes via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 47m.

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