Preston to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Nantes takes 9h 59m 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 59m
Duration: 1,176 km
Distance: €377
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 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv

7h 58m

€284–524

Preston to Nantes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:15 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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:00 PM → 9:54 AM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 3 changes
9:18 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:57 AM → 7:54 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 9:54 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes
8:59 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:22 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 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, October 20, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 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 Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:20 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 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 1 Et 2 in around 7h 58m.

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