Portsmouth to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Nantes takes 8h 13m 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.

8h 13m
Duration: 963 km
Distance: €333
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain

8h 4m

€277–471

Portsmouth to Nantes train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:37 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 12:54 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

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 Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 4m.

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