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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Exeter is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Rennes to Exeter?

The distance between Rennes and Exeter is 684 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £140 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Rennes to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Exeter bus from?

Rennes to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Exeter train from?

Rennes to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.

Train, bus or fly from Rennes to Exeter?

The best way to get from Rennes to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £140 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 17h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £480 and takes 21h 7m.

Where does the Rennes to Exeter bus arrive?

Rennes to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Rennes and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Rennes. It is currently 6:20 AM in Rennes and 5:20 AM in Exeter.

Where does the Rennes to Exeter train arrive?

Rennes to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

Book your Rennes to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rennes to Exeter?

Book your Rennes to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Rennes to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Rennes to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, 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 Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 2m
£148–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
17h 30m
£56–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rennes to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
3. Drive from Poole to Exeter
9h 16m
£73–242
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
9h 22m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rennes to MorlaixTgv
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
12h 6m
£59–404
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Exeter (EXT)RNS - EXT
21h 7m
£93–475
Train, ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Granville
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helier
3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Exeter (EXT)JER - EXT
7h 36m
£133–359
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)RNS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 53m
£103–346
Train, car ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Rennes to St Malo
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Port
3. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Exeter (EXT)GCI - EXT
10h 13m
£151–400
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)RNS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
7h 35m
£102–391

Rennes to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680.1 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Exeter St Davids via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 17h 30m.

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