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

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There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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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
    6h 23m
    €231–459

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus bus N215 / ...
    12h 35m
    €50–88

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

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

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

    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
    7h 23m
    €159–626

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 20m
    €92–185

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Rennescar car
    7h 3m
    €84–169

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

    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 35m
    €112–433

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train
    7h 47m
    €113–298

Folkestone to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Rennes via Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 35m.

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