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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Rennes is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €90 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Rennes via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Rennes?

The distance between Folkestone and Rennes is 924 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Folkestone to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Rennes bus from?

Folkestone to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Rennes train from?

Folkestone to Rennes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Rennes?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Folkestone to Rennes bus arrive?

Folkestone to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 4:31 AM in Folkestone and 5:31 AM in Rennes.

Where does the Folkestone to Rennes train arrive?

Folkestone to Rennes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 937+ hotels available in Rennes.

Folkestone to Rennes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and ferry

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

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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
6h 27m
€125–479
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus N215 / ...
12h 25m
€35–87
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
5. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Républiquebus 507
18h 48m
€60–192
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
5h 26m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Rennescar
6h 55m
€118–169
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
5h 39m
€91–347
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LHR - RNS
8h 41m
€237–625

Folkestone to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Rennes.

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Distance: 924.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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 27m. 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 25m.

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