The average train between Portsmouth and Nantes takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Nantes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Portsmouth to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Portsmouth to Nantes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Nantes is 399.7 km. The road distance is 963 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 7h 24m.