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 €90 - €190 and takes 19h 35m.

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 33m and costs €160 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Rennes via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

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 56m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rennes?

The distance between Exeter and Rennes is 1095 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 56m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 National Express, 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 56m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 19h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €700 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Exeter to Rennes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 11:58 PM in Exeter and 12:58 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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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 385+ hotels available in Rennes.

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 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 56m
€299–556
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
9h 18m
€81–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus 792
19h 35m
€93–188
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
Fly Exeter to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane EXT - RNS
22h 35m
€145–656
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
7h 42m
€181–454
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 9m
€147–349
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 33m
€163–482

Exeter to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

€299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,094.5 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Rennes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 35m.

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