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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rennes is to train and bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 17h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rennes via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rennes?

The distance between Colchester and Rennes is 898 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Colchester to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rennes train from?

Colchester to Rennes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 1:34 AM in Colchester and 2:34 AM in Rennes.

Where does the Colchester to Rennes train arrive?

Colchester to Rennes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 935+ hotels available in Rennes.

Colchester to Rennes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
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
6h 23m
€136–493
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
17h 56m
€53–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
7h 16m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
5h 24m
€99–430
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rennescar
8h 43m
€133–209
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LHR - RNS
8h 33m
€220–547
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 15m
€72–235
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LTN - RNS
9h 5m
€115–451
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 53m
€94–310

Colchester to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.3 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rennes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 23m.

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