The average train between Southampton and Nantes takes 8h 28m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 24m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Nantes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Southampton to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Nantes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Southampton to Nantes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Nantes is 410.1 km. The road distance is 972 km.
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 14m.