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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Rennes is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 20h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €120 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Derby 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 8m.

How far is it from Derby to Rennes?

The distance between Derby and Rennes is 1018 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Derby to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rennes bus from?

Derby to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rennes train from?

Derby to Rennes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Rennes?

The best way to get from Derby to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 20h 21m.

Where does the Derby to Rennes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Derby and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 6:33 AM in Derby and 7:33 AM in Rennes.

Where does the Derby to Rennes train arrive?

Derby to Rennes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 897+ hotels available in Rennes.

Derby to Rennes - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, 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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 8m
€150–694
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
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
20h 21m
€41–109
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
11h 40m
€110–318
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
8h 51m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BHX - RNS
7h 4m
€143–395
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane MAN - RNS
6h 6m
€124–525
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
6h 16m
€107–608
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BHX - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
9h 23m
€93–270

Derby to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,017.6 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 21m.

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