The average train between Chelmsford and Nantes takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Nantes at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Nantes station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Chelmsford to Nantes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Nantes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Chelmsford to Nantes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Nantes is 523.2 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Nantes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 6h 17m.