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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nantes takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. 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.

9h 28m
Duration
1,078 km
Distance
€359
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain train
8h 42m
€281–542

Cardiff to Nantes train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,078.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nantes, France?

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 Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 42m.

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