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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Cardiff takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. 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 14m
Duration
670 mi
Distance
£313
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train train
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 33m
£240–468

Nantes to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nantes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:04 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 Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 669.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 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 33m.

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