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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rennes is to train and fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Reading 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 6h 21m.

How far is it from Reading to Rennes?

The distance between Reading and Rennes is 874 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Reading to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rennes train from?

Reading to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:04 PM in Reading and 2:04 PM in Rennes.

Where does the Reading to Rennes train arrive?

Reading to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 384+ hotels available in Rennes.

Reading to Rennes - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, train, plane, 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 Reading 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
6h 21m
€213–448
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
9h 13m
€82–278
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
7h 21m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
5h 23m
€83–380
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LHR - RNS
7h 50m
€231–848
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 34m
€84–245
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane LHR - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
8h 59m
€136–451
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
8h 10m
€104–320

Reading to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 873.9 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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 21m.

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