There are 10 ways to get from Whitstable to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, ferry, car train, car, 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 Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
6h 18m€284–465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 55m€64–101Train, ferry
- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Pontchailloutrain Ter
18h 18m€169–242Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
6h 9m€242–290Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030 / ...
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
- Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Place Pasteurbus 507
21h 47mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rennescar
7h 21m€133–251Train to London City Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LCY - RNS
8h 30m€276–612Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
5h 53m€107–484Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain
- Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain
8h 35m€105–328Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain
- Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain
8h 33m€124–291
Whitstable to Rennes by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Rennes is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €490.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Bus Station, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Whitstable and Rennes is 905 km.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €280 - €470.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Whitstable to Rennes, including transfers.
Whitstable to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Whitstable to Rennes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €280 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Whitstable to Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Rennes - Bus Station via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €28–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–350
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–850
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–850
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Pontchaillou
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- customer.support@eurotunnel.com
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Office du Tourisme to Place Pasteur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Phone
- 0825 138 100
- Website
- compagniecorsaire.com
Ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaire
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- compagniecorsaire.com
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Whitstable to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Rennes is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 7:33 AM in Whitstable and 8:33 AM in Rennes.
Whitstable to Rennes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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