Nantes to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Reading takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Nantes to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration: 561 mi
Distance: £288
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 Readingtrain

6h 38m

£228–396

Nantes to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nantes and Reading. 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 Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 13m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
1:04 PM → 6:21 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 11:16 AM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 11:16 AM
6h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:13 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 2:13 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:13 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
10:40 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 4:53 PM
5h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:08 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 38m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:08 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 38m • 4 changes
6:36 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 40m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Reading 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 6h 38m.

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