Nantes to Reading Trains

Nantes to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Reading takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h
Duration: 561 mi
Distance: £267
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

6h 13m

£206–385

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 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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
9:04 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 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, October 17, 2026

8:04 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 5:13 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

5:08 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 38m • 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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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 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 6h 13m.

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