The average train between Southampton and Saint-Nazaire takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Saint-Nazaire. 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 3 times a day between Southampton and Saint-Nazaire. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Saint-Nazaire at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Saint-Nazaire? 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 Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Saint-Nazaire station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
Southampton to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at St Nazaire station.
Book your Southampton to Saint-Nazaire train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Saint-Nazaire is 407.8 km. The road distance is 1,111 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to St Nazaire via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 9h 50m.