- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$291
Average price
$342
Fastest journey
5 h 26 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to London will cost around $342 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $291.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to London without transferring at least once.
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9063Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $152.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$329 Average price | $121 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 3m Average total duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to London:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to London costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $212 (€171) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to London costing on average $329 (€266).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
You'll arrive about 4h 0m sooner (4h 43m by train vs 8h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $329 (€266) compared to roughly $226 (€183) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to London trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8970+ 9023 | Delayed 6:24 AM 7:04 AMNantes station | 6h26 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8970+ 9019 | Delayed 6:24 AM 7:04 AMNantes station | 5h26 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8864+ 9031 | On time 8:08 AM Nantes station | 7h22 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8864+ 9037 | On time 8:08 AM Nantes station | 8h52 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8864+ 9027 | On time 8:08 AM Nantes station | 6h22 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8912+ 9031 | On time 9:04 AM Nantes station | 6h26 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8912+ 9037 | On time 9:04 AM Nantes station | 7h56 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8912+ 9027 | On time 9:04 AM Nantes station | 5h26 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
857708+ 8710+ 9043 | 9:44 AM Nantes station | 8h51 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
857708+ 8710+ 9037 | 9:44 AM Nantes station | 7h16 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
857708+ 8710+ 9039 | 9:44 AM Nantes station | 7h46 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
8868+ 9039 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 6h26 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8868+ 9037 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 5h56 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8868+ 9043 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 7h31 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
858350+ 8720+ 9047 | 12:05 PM Nantes station | 7h25 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
858350+ 8720+ 9043 | 12:05 PM Nantes station | 6h30 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
858350+ 8720+ 9045 | 12:05 PM Nantes station | 6h55 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
8874+ 9047 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 6h26 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9045 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 5h56 | 6:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9051 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 7h34 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8814+ 9047 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 5h26 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8814+ 9051 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 6h34 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8814+ 9063 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 9h26 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12472+ 9063 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 8h26 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12472+ 9055 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 6h26 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8922+ 9063 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 8h26 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8880+ 9063 | 4:04 PM Nantes station | 7h26 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
858374+ 8634+ 9063 | 4:05 PM Nantes station | 7h25 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
12494+ 9063 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 6h22 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9063 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 6h22 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8816+ 9063 | 5:40 PM Nantes station | 5h50 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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8900+ 9023 | 6:04 AM Nantes station | 7h26 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8900+ 9015 | 6:04 AM Nantes station | 5h26 | 10:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8900+ 9019 | 6:04 AM Nantes station | 6h26 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8802+ 9019 | 6:36 AM Nantes station | 5h54 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8802+ 9023 | 6:36 AM Nantes station | 6h54 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8802+ 9027 | 6:36 AM Nantes station | 7h54 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8970+ 9019 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 5h26 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8970+ 9027 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 7h26 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8970+ 9023 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 6h26 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nantes to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $152 (€123) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 303 miles (488 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $152 (€123) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 7:01 PM |
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