Poole to Rennes by train
Rennes lies 290 km (180 mi) south of Poole, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 9 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and France rail, over roughly 354 km (220 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Poole | Rennes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 151,500 | 227,830 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Hamworthy railway station, Poole railway station, Parkstone railway station | Rennes railway station, Rennes-La Poterie, Pontchaillou |
| Postal codes | BH15 | 35000–35998 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Rennes are 1 h ahead of Poole right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands 3 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rennes
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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Common questions
How far is Rennes from Poole?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Poole; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Poole to Rennes by train?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Poole and Rennes?
Rennes is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Rennes?
The Euro (EUR).
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.