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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train and car ferry which costs €90 - €180 and takes 15h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs €120 - €480.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rennes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rennes?

The distance between Exeter and Rennes is 1094 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Exeter to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rennes train from?

Exeter to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or fly from Exeter to Rennes?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €900 and takes 22h 28m.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 7:26 PM in Exeter and 8:26 PM in Rennes.

Where does the Exeter to Rennes train arrive?

Exeter to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 938+ hotels available in Rennes.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, train, plane, 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
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 53m
€174–531
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Rennescar
10h 30m
€87–376
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
9h 27m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
8h 45m
€134–410
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
15h 49m
€92–180
Fly Exeter to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane EXT - RNS
22h 28m
€155–856
Fly Exeter to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane EXT - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
8h 13m
€117–399
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
7h 26m
€124–476
Fly Exeter to Guernsey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane EXT - GCI
2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Portferry
3. Take the train from St Malo to Pontchailloutrain
10h 41m
€227–464
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rennestrain
8h 16m
€107–378

Exeter to Rennes by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

11Weekly Services

15h 49mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,094.2 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rennes via London Paddington, Paddington, 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 7h 53m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) 3 times a week.

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