The average train between Derby and Nantes takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Derby and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Nantes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Derby to Nantes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Nantes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Derby to Nantes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Nantes is 634.4 km. The road distance is 1,046 km.
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 9m.