Nantes to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Exeter takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Exeter. 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 20m
Duration: 698 mi
Distance: £336
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain

8h 54m

£272–470

Nantes to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nantes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:09 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day
17h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:09 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:10 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
10:40 AM → 6:09 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:08 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Exeter? 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 Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Nantes to Exeter St Davids via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 54m.

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