The average train between Bournemouth and Nantes takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Nantes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Bournemouth to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Bournemouth to Nantes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Nantes is 390.3 km. The road distance is 1,018 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Nantes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 18m.