The average train between Nantes and Exeter takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Exeter. 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 every 2 hours between Nantes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Exeter station via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Nantes to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Nantes to Exeter train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Exeter is 415.6 km. The road distance is 1,123 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Exeter St Davids 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 49m.