Nantes to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Portsmouth takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Nantes to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 21m
Duration: 599 mi
Distance: £282
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 Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

8h 7m

£230–396

Nantes to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nantes and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:04 PM → 10:44 AM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 50m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 53m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 53m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 53m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 53m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:32 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:33 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
10:40 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 6:00 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 7m.

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