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How to get fromFolkestone to Rennesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, ferry, car train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, ferry, car train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain train Tgv
    5h 57m
    €291–478

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 50m
    €61–98

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Place Pasteurbus bus 507
    22h 19m

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar car
    5h 29m
    €230–280

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Rennescar car
    6h 59m
    €128–234

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LCY - RNS
    8h 14m
    €283–625

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LGW - RNS
    5h 39m
    €124–491

Folkestone to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 924.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Rennes - Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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