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

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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 24m
    €203–448

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar car
    9h 13m
    €82–278

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar car
    7h 21m

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LGW - RNS
    5h 22m
    €83–370

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LHR - RNS
    7h 43m
    €231–849

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train
    7h 34m
    €84–245

Reading to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Reading 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 6h 24m.

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