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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to bus which costs €40 - €180 and takes 20h 6m.

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 €110 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.

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 58m.

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 58m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Exeter to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rennes bus from?

Exeter to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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, bus or fly from Exeter to Rennes?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 20h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €650 and takes 25h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Rennes bus arrive?

Exeter to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 8:04 AM in Exeter and 9:04 AM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
7h 58m
€184–580
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
20h 6m
€43–179
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennes
9h 16m
€72–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennes
9h 21m
Fly Exeter to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)EXT - RNS
25h 37m
€116–607
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BRS - RNS
9h 5m
€138–400
Fly Exeter to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)EXT - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
3. Take the train from Granville to Pontchaillou
8h 17m
€170–423
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
7h 26m
€119–504

Exeter to Rennes by bus

39Weekly Buses

20h 6mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,094.4 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 6m.

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