Derby to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Nantes takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

8h 4m
Duration: 1,046 km
Distance: €367
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv

7h 11m

€297–490

Derby to Nantes train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Derby and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:08 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
6:02 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
6:02 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:47 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
6:02 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:57 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:54 PM
9h • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 7:54 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
12:26 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:39 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
6:02 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby, England and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Derby to Nantes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 11m.

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