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How to get fromRennes to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Channel Islands by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Granvilletrain train Ter
    2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    4h 23m
    $41–149

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $37–130

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    6h 26m
    $76–221

  4. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Rennes to St Malo Ferry Porttaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    6h 26m
    $218–332

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Place Pasteur to Médiathèquebus bus 507
    2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    8h 27m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 194.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Rennes to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Granville, walk to Gare, take the line 2 bus to Centre-Ville, walk to Granville, then take the ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Jersey St Helier via Gare, Centre-Ville, and Granville in around 4h 45m.

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