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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rennes is to train and car ferry which costs €40 - €190 and takes 13h 23m.

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 22m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Rennes via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Reading to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rennes bus from?

Reading to Rennes bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

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.

Train or bus from Reading to Rennes?

The best way to get from Reading to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €230 and takes 17h 17m.

Where does the Reading to Rennes bus arrive?

Reading to Rennes bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 6:29 PM in Reading and 7:29 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 bus ticket from Reading to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 946+ hotels available in Rennes.

Reading to Rennes - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
6h 19m
€118–511
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Central
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the train from St Malo to RennesTer
13h 23m
€41–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Rennes
9h 13m
€66–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennes792
17h 17m
€65–226
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennes
7h 14m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
5h 22m
€79–290
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LHR - RNS
7h 51m
€197–631
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LTN - RNS
8h 59m
€104–408
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
7h 51m
€84–275

Reading to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rennes via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 17m.

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