The average train between Nantes and Bristol takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Nantes to Bristol. 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 2 hours between Nantes and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 53m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Nantes to Bristol? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Bristol station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Nantes to Bristol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Bristol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Nantes to Bristol train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Bristol is 477.3 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 42m.