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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, while a flight costs an average of £403.
Distance: 424 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price | £403 Average Price | £271 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Rouen to Brest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Brest:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Brest costing on average £103.
A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rouen to Brest costing on average £403.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Coach takes on average 12h 26m.
Tickets start at around £66 compared to roughly £271 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £206. The journey takes 11h 56m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Brest from Rouen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rouen to Brest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Brest are Quimper, Île-Molène, Morlaix, Saint-Pol-de-Léon and Landerneau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Brest on Omio.
Quimper is a historic Breton city known for its half-timbered centre, Saint-Corentin Cathedral and faience pottery. On the River Odet, it has a compact feel shaped by Breton culture, markets and nearby Atlantic coast scenery.
Morlaix is a historic Breton town known for its lofty viaduct, steep streets and distinctive maison à pondalez houses. Its compact centre mixes maritime character and trading history, with the Bay of Morlaix close by.
Landerneau is a riverside town in Brittany known for the Pont de Rohan and a noted contemporary art centre. Its old streets and quays give it a calm Breton character with a clear cultural focus.
Travel to Brest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rouen to Brest.
This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Brest:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Brest costing on average £103.
A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rouen to Brest costing on average £403.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Coach takes on average 12h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rouen and Brest as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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