The average train between Exeter and Nantes takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Nantes at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Nantes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Exeter to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Nantes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Exeter to Nantes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Nantes is 415.6 km. The road distance is 1,123 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 26m.