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How to get fromRennes to Englandby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, car train, ferry, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Rennes to England by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, car train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5h 4m
    £196–322

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    14h 42m
    £45–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rennes to Parisbus bus 730 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Lillebus bus 822 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    9h 43m
    £115–212

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rennes to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Londoncar car
    9h 45m
    £73–286

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar car
    6h 53m
    £202–241

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    2. Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    13h 1m
    £103–145

  7. Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane RNS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4h 23m
    £59–293

  8. Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane RNS - BHX
    6h 14m
    £103–318

  9. Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane RNS - LCY
    6h 47m
    £204–446

  10. Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane RNS - BRS
    7h 4m
    £103–284

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

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train
    2. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain train
    3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NTE - LGW
    4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    6h 42m
    £70–192

  12. Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train
    2. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain train
    3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NTE - STN
    7h 12m
    £70–249

Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Charing Cross station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Euston station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Air France and KLM fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) once daily.

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