London to Nantes by train
Nantes lies 488 km (303 mi) south of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 37 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and France rail, over roughly 596 km (370 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 325,070 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Nantes station, Chantenay Station, Gare de Doulon |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 44000–44978 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Nantes are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 3 h 37 min journey lands 4 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nantes
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from London to Nantes
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Staying in Nantes
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Common questions
How far is Nantes from London?
488 km (303 mi) in a straight line, south of London; by road roughly 596 km (370 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Nantes by train?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Nantes?
Nantes is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Nantes?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.