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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rennes to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, 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
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 48m
    £175–340

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 792
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    12h 50m
    £36–64

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Malobus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    14h 32m
    £111–279

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    5h 26m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rennes to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    6h 57m
    £101–144

  6. 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 St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 55m
    £95–366

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

    1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane RNS - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 34m
    £133–655

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

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NTE - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 41m
    £100–264

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

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NTE - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 45m
    £101–264

Rennes to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rennes, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Folkestone Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Guildhall Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 50m.

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