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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Penzance takes 13h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 8m
Duration
828 mi
Distance
£389
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
14h 58m
£312–551

Nantes to Penzance train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nantes and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Penzance at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 50m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 8m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 6m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 7m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 1m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 1m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 58m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 55m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 21m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 15m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 55m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 21m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 55m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 21m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 55m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 21m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 20m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 56m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Penzance? 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.

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  • Distance: 827.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Nantes to Penzance 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 14h 58m.

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