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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rennes is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Rennes via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Chester to Rennes?

The distance between Chester and Rennes is 1100 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €280 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Chester to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rennes bus from?

Chester to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rennes train from?

Chester to Rennes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Rennes?

The best way to get from Chester to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €280 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €600 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Chester to Rennes bus arrive?

Chester to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 12:16 AM in Chester and 1:16 AM in Rennes.

Where does the Chester to Rennes train arrive?

Chester to Rennes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Rennes?

Book your Chester to Rennes train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chester to Rennes bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 354+ hotels available in Rennes.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, car 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
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 44m
€280–502
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus 792
19h 55m
€77–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
12h 12m
€119–331
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
5. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Républiquebus 507
19h 47m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
9h 58m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane MAN - RNS
5h 35m
€124–309
Fly Liverpool to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LPL - RNS
7h 23m
€153–572
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 44m
€93–284
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BHX - RNS
8h 27m
€184–337

Chester to Rennes by train, foot, and subway

79Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099.7 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Rennes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Rennes via London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 55m.

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