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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rennes is to train and fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 7h 29m.

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 28m and costs €130 - €400.

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 11m.

How far is it from Chester to Rennes?

The distance between Chester and Rennes is 1099 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 11m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Chester to Rennes, including transfers.

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 or fly from Chester to Rennes?

The best way to get from Chester to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €800 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 3:23 PM in Chester and 4:23 PM 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?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Rennes.

Chester to Rennes - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

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

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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 11m
€280–517
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
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 29m
€96–251
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
€121–333
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
€292–366
Fly Liverpool to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LPL - RNS
7h 13m
€134–772
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 28m
€136–391
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
6h 39m
€162–440
Fly Liverpool to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LPL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
8h 54m
€114–272
Fly Liverpool to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane LPL - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
9h 5m
€122–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Universitébus
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain
9h 8m
€119–295

Chester to Rennes by train, foot, and subway

85Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099.5 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and easyJet fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) 4 times a week.

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