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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rennes is to fly and ferry and train which costs €70 - €310 and takes 9h 6m.

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 6h 41m and costs €140 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs €250 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 National Express, 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 40m and costs €250 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €500 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Rennes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 3:21 PM in Chester and 4:21 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 945+ hotels available in Rennes.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, train, 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 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 40m
€257–472
Fly Liverpool to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
cheapest
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 6m
€75–305
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 11m
€120–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
22h 25m
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
10h
Fly Liverpool to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LPL - RNS
7h 35m
€166–502
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BHX - RNS
8h 21m
€155–878
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 41m
€148–503
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane MAN - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
9h 37m
€99–364
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rennestrain
8h 21m
€123–359

Chester to Rennes by train, foot, and subway

82Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Coach Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 25m.

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