There are 11 ways to get from Rennes to Kent by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, 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- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 24m£220–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
17h 29m£55–91Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
- Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry
- Take the bus from International Port Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
16h 1m£110–146Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
- Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
17h 1m£73–104Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 56m£193–227Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rennes to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
7h 17m£105–191Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane RNS - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 2m£88–311Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RNS - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 11m£144–714Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane RNS - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 20m£258–523Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 41m£95–250Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 45m£88–273
Rennes to Kent by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Kent is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 17h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Kent is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 56m and costs £190 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Kent. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lenham via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Rennes and Kent is 574 miles.
The best way to get from Rennes to Kent without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £220 - £380.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Rennes to Kent, including transfers.
Rennes to Kent bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Kent train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Kent is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £220 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 17h 29m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Rennes to Lenham via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Dickley Wood via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and King Street in around 17h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from International Port Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £29
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Kent bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Kent is 1h behind Rennes. It is currently 1:33 PM in Rennes and 12:33 PM in Kent.
Rennes to Kent train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
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