Rennes to Poole by train
Poole lies 290 km (180 mi) north of Rennes, -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 France and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 354 km (220 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rennes | Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 227,830 | 151,500 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Rennes railway station, Rennes-La Poterie, Pontchaillou | Hamworthy railway station, Poole railway station, Parkstone railway station |
| Postal codes | 35000–35998 CEDEX 9 | BH15 |
Clocks in Poole are 1 h behind Rennes right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Poole
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 trains from Rennes to Poole
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Common questions
How far is Poole from Rennes?
290 km (180 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 Poole 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 Rennes and Poole?
Poole is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Poole?
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.