Reading to Nantes Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Nantes takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 37m
Duration: 903 km
Distance: €338
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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

6h 51m

€263–478

Reading to Nantes train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:45 AM → 6:54 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 8:21 PM
5h 38m • 4 changes
2:44 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
7:12 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 8m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:26 AM → 2:54 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
9:29 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 6:54 PM
6h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Reading to Nantes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 6h 51m.

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