The average train between York and Nantes takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 3 hours between York and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Nantes. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Nantes station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
York to Nantes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Nantes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your York to Nantes train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Nantes is 750.2 km. The road distance is 1,144 km.
You can take a train from York to Nantes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 4m.