Preston to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Nantes takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

9h 44m
Duration: 1,177 km
Distance: €387
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain

8h 35m

€309–544

Preston to Nantes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:54 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:59 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 7:54 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 11:54 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:22 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:54 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:21 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:54 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Preston to Nantes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 35m.

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