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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Rennes is to bus which costs €30 - €150 and takes 17h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Rennes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Swindon to Rennes?

The distance between Swindon and Rennes is 940 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Swindon to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rennes bus from?

Swindon to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Rennes train from?

Swindon to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Rennes?

The best way to get from Swindon to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 17h 32m.

Where does the Swindon to Rennes bus arrive?

Swindon to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 6:08 AM in Swindon and 7:08 AM in Rennes.

Where does the Swindon to Rennes train arrive?

Swindon to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Swindon to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, 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
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
6h 42m
€157–659
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
17h 32m
€33–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennes
9h 24m
€80–275
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennes
7h 52m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Central
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the train from St Malo to RennesTer
14h 39m
€110–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BRS - RNS
8h 47m
€147–388
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
6h 11m
€101–376
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LHR - RNS
7h 54m
€201–659
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
8h 43m
€106–306
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
8h 32m
€117–468

Swindon to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.4 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Rennes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 32m.

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