Penzance to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Nantes takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 52m
Duration: 1,332 km
Distance: €474
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv

10h 57m

€382–665

Penzance to Nantes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penzance and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:17 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
20h 42m • 4 changes
5:45 PM → 2:54 PM
Arrives next day
20h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:10 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 44m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 9:54 PM
11h 45m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 10:31 PM
11h 19m • 4 changes
12:18 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
19h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:03 AM → 4:53 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 6:54 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 10m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:21 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:03 AM → 4:53 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 6:54 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 10m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:21 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:03 AM → 4:53 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 6:54 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 10m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:21 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:03 AM → 4:53 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 6:54 PM
11h 49m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 10m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:21 PM
11h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:03 AM → 4:53 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 6:23 PM
11h 18m • 4 changes
7:10 AM → 7:54 PM
11h 44m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 39m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Nantes? 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 Penzance, England and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Nantes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 57m.

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