The average train between Ayr and Nantes takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ayr and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Nantes at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Nantes station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Ayr to Nantes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Nantes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Ayr to Nantes train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Nantes is 941.3 km. The road distance is 1,549 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Nantes via Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 12h 18m.