Carlisle to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Nantes takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

10h 58m
Duration: 1,321 km
Distance: €413
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain

9h 45m

€318–590

Carlisle to Nantes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:08 PM → 12:55 PM
Arrives next day
15h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:54 AM → 2:20 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
5:43 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:53 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
7:46 AM → 6:23 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:54 AM → 2:20 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:53 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 6:54 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:50 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:49 PM → 10:31 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
4:49 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 5m • 3 changes
7:48 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:00 AM → 2:20 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
5:43 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:53 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 6:54 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:54 AM → 2:20 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
5:43 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:53 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 6:54 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:54 AM → 2:20 PM
10h 25m • 3 changes
5:43 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 4:53 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 6:54 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Nantes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Nantes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 9h 45m.

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