The average train between Dover and Nantes takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Nantes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Dover to Nantes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Nantes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Dover to Nantes train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Nantes is 481.9 km. The road distance is 964 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Nantes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 41m.