Rennes to Bournemouth by bus
Bournemouth lies 291 km (181 mi) north of Rennes, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 354 km (220 mi) of road.
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| Rennes | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 227,830 | 163,600 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 35000–35998 CEDEX 9 | BH1–BH7 |
Clocks in Bournemouth are 1 h behind Rennes right now, so a 5 h 28 min journey lands only 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bournemouth
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Rennes to Bournemouth
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Staying in Bournemouth
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Common questions
How far is Bournemouth from Rennes?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, north of Rennes; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rennes to Bournemouth by bus?
About 5 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rennes and Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Bournemouth?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.