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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rennes is to train and car ferry which costs €30 - €140 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Rennes via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rennes?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rennes is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Bournemouth to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rennes bus from?

Bournemouth to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Rennes?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 18h 27m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rennes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 5:40 AM in Bournemouth and 6:40 AM in Rennes.

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 938+ hotels available in Rennes.

Bournemouth to Rennes - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, ferry, train, or plane

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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
7h 36m
€122–499
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
13h 2m
€32–134
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Rennescar
8h 54m
€65–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus 792
18h 27m
€42–206
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
8h 15m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portferry
2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
3. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Républiquebus 507
12h 23m
€67–250
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
6h 11m
€90–368
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane SOU - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
8h 37m
€125–366
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
10h 39m
€153–511

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

110Weekly Services

7h 36mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 989.6 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth 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 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Rennes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 27m.

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