Folkestone to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Nantes takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

7h 28m
Duration: 953 km
Distance: €353
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain

7h 7m

€296–488

Folkestone to Nantes train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Folkestone and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

11:58 AM → 7:20 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 8:21 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 9:59 PM
7h • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:31 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:55 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 6:54 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 7:54 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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