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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Preston is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £460 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Preston is to drive and car ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs £100 - £460.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Preston via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Rennes to Preston?

The distance between Rennes and Preston is 717 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Rennes to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Preston bus from?

Rennes to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Rennes station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Preston train from?

Rennes to Preston train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Preston?

The best way to get from Rennes to Preston is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Rennes to Preston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rennes and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Rennes. It is currently 9:21 AM in Rennes and 8:21 AM in Preston.

Where does the Rennes to Preston train arrive?

Rennes to Preston train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Rennes to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rennes to Preston by train, bus, car ferry, car, car 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 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
7h 55m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Rennes to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Prestoncar
11h 59m
£100–459
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
16h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 792
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
22h 10m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Prestoncar
10h 17m
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NTE - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 49m
Train, ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Granvilletrain
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane JER - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 44m
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane RNS - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
9h 22m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 22m
Train, ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Granvilletrain
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Liverpool (LPL)plane JER - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 5m
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane RNS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 18m

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

17Weekly Planes

3h 19mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 713 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Preston via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 22h 10m.

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