The average train between Poole and Nantes takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Poole and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Nantes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Poole to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Poole to Nantes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Nantes is 390.1 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Nantes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 4m.