The average train between Reading and Nantes takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Nantes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Reading to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Reading to Nantes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Nantes is 473.2 km. The road distance is 903 km.
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 1 Et 2 in around 6h 26m.