The average train between Blackpool and Nantes takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Nantes station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Blackpool to Nantes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Nantes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Blackpool to Nantes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 5 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Nantes is 741.4 km. The road distance is 1,204 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Nantes via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 40m.