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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Edinburgh takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 1m
Duration
913 mi
Distance
£397
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
10h 5m
£320–509

Nantes to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nantes and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 22m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 27m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 31m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 27m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 31m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 27m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 31m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 27m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 912.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nantes to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 5m.

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