The average train between Bristol and Nantes takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Nantes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Bristol to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Bristol to Nantes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Nantes is 477.3 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Nantes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 23m.