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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Nantes takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 5m
Duration
972 km
Distance
€320
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain train Tgv
7h 13m
€264–456

Southampton to Nantes train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 23m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 23m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 23m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 57m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 27m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 29m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 7m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 7m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 17m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 23m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Nantes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 971.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Nantes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 13m.

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