London to Nantes trains
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with tables for four
Comfortable
Make the most of your time on board
Comfortable
Make the most of your time on board
Trains from London to Nantes
Take the train to Nantes
Get to St Pancras International at our recommended arrival time to allow plenty of time to get through border controls and security.
On the way to Nantes, you’ll connect to a TGV train in either Lille or Paris.
In Lille it’s just a platform change, while in Paris you’ll need to go to Gare Montparnasse – about 45 minutes from Gare du Nord by Métro or taxi.
What's on board?
If you’re travelling in Standard Premier or Business Premier you’ll have a socket at your seat and we’ll serve a meal en route. You’ll be in First Class on the TGV where there are sockets at every seat and an on board bar. If you’re travelling in Standard you’ll find drinks, snacks and meals at Café Métropole on Eurostar, and at the TGV Bar.
Arriving in Nantes
From Paris, the second leg of the trip takes a little over two hours while from Lille it’s just under four.
You’ll arrive at Gare de Nantes in the heart of the city, where you’ll find taxis as well as local buses, coaches and trams.
If you’re planning to explore further afield, you’ll also find car hire desks at the station.
Missed your connection because of a delay or cancellation?
You can hop on the next available train (HOTNAT) when travelling on high-speed services which are part of the Railteam alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Typically, the train journey from London to Nantes takes 5hrs 19mins. When you view the available tickets, you will be able to see the length of the train journey for each departure time.
Eurostar tickets from London to Nantes can be booked up to 180 days before your return travel date, however, there are a few exceptions depending on engineering work or when you book. Have a look at our booking calendar and available days will show in black while the greyed-out dates are not available for sale just yet.
Get to the station at our recommended arrival time to allow plenty of time to get through border controls and security for your Paris to London train.
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