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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Nantes takes 11h 13m 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.

11h 13m
Duration
1,320 km
Distance
€403
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain train Tgv
9h 10m
€308–580

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 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui15h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 3m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 5m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 3m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 5m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 3m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 5m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 5m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 4m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 4m • 3 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 1,320 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

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 1 Et 2 in around 9h 10m.

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