Nantes to Southampton Trains

Nantes to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Southampton takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Southampton. 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 5m
Duration: 604 mi
Distance: £274
Average price: Every 2 hours
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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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

7h 37m

£221–381

Nantes to Southampton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nantes and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:08 PM → 11:22 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
6:04 PM → 12:36 AM
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7h 32m • 4 changes
8:09 PM → 10:21 AM
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15h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:49 AM
7h 41m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:21 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 6:21 PM
7h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:31 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 6:34 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
2:04 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:49 AM
7h 41m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:49 AM
7h 44m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 12:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:21 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Southampton Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 37m.

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Nantes to Southampton train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:08 PM → 11:22 PM

6:04 PM → 12:36 AMArrives next day

8:09 PM → 10:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:49 AM

6:04 AM → 12:21 PM

7:04 AM → 1:21 PM

8:04 AM → 2:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:21 PM

9:04 AM → 4:21 PM

11:04 AM → 5:21 PM

12:09 PM → 6:21 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:33 PM

9:04 AM → 3:31 PM

12:09 PM → 6:34 PM

2:04 PM → 8:34 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:49 AM

6:04 AM → 12:21 PM

7:04 AM → 1:21 PM

8:04 AM → 2:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:49 AM

6:04 AM → 12:21 PM

7:04 AM → 1:21 PM

8:04 AM → 2:21 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

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6:04 PM → 12:36 AM
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8:09 PM → 10:21 AM
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