Nantes to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Chester takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 43m
Duration: 701 mi
Distance: £320
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain

9h 11m

£262–434

Nantes to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nantes and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:07 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 3:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 3:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 3:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:05 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 3:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 3:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 3:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 6:05 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Chester via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 11m.

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