The average train between Cardiff and Nantes takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
8h 34m • 4 changes
8h 34m • 4 changes
8h 39m • 4 changes
8h 35m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Nantes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Cardiff to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Cardiff to Nantes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Nantes is 488.4 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 8h 39m.
