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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rennes is to car ferry and drive which costs €60 - €250 and takes 7h 51m.

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 12m and costs €120 - €440.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rennes?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rennes is 989 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 35m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Bournemouth to Rennes, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 4:30 PM in Bournemouth and 5:30 PM in Rennes.

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 945+ hotels available in Rennes.

Bournemouth to Rennes - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, car train, 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 35m
€222–465
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
7h 51m
€62–249
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 17m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane SOU - RNS
9h 28m
€139–650
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 12m
€120–438

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) flights

8Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Rennes.

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Distance: 989.2 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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 35m.

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