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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Swanage is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 20h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Swanage is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.

How far is it from Rennes to Swanage?

The distance between Rennes and Swanage is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £100 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Rennes to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Swanage bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rennes to Swanage?

The best way to get from Rennes to Swanage is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £100 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 20h 7m.

Where does the Rennes to Swanage bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rennes and Swanage?

Swanage is 1h behind Rennes. It is currently 1:22 AM in Rennes and 12:22 AM in Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1955+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rennes to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Rennes to Swanage by car, car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Rennes to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
7h 46m
£53–141
Bus
cheapest
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 Bournemouth Stationbus 035
20h 7m
£42–118
Train
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 Waterloo to Warehamtrain
9h 51m
£108–400
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rennes to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar
8h 45m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to St Malotrain Ter
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
9h 34m
£146–334
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from République to Médiathèquebus 507
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
13h 12m
£55–213

Rennes to Swanage by train, foot, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rennes to Swanage.

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Bus Station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 20h 7m.

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