Nantes to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Cardiff takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Cardiff. 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 11m
Duration: 670 mi
Distance: £321
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

8h 4m

£261–440

Nantes to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nantes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:16 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:16 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:04 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 5:36 PM
9h 32m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 7:10 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
1:04 PM → 8:10 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:33 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 8m • 4 changes
10:40 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:34 PM
8h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:08 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:16 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:16 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:16 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Cardiff? 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.

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 4m.

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