Nantes to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Exeter takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. 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.

9h 23m
Duration: 698 mi
Distance: £335
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 Exeter St Davidstrain

8h 30m

£271–460

Nantes to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nantes and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:04 PM → 8:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
5:08 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
18h 19m • 4 changes
8:09 PM → 1:11 PM
Arrives next day
18h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:09 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:10 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
10:40 AM → 6:09 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
12:09 PM → 7:13 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:08 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:07 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:04 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes to Exeter? 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 Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Nantes to Exeter St Davids 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 30m.

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