The cheapest and fastest trains from Cancale to Nantes
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cancale to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cancale to Nantes will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cancale for Nantes every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cancale to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cancale to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 164 km
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£20 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cancale to Nantes train times
The table below shows live departures for Cancale to Nantes trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
854334+ 858325 | On time 07:23 St Malo | 3h29 | 10:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854334+ 858325 | On time 07:32 La Fresnais | 3h20 | 10:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854356+ 858341 | On time 09:27 La Gouesniere - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes | 3h25 | 12:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
8090+ 858341 | On time 10:34 St Malo | 2h18 | 12:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854362 · 856641+ 858260 | On time 11:13 St Malo | 2h51 | 14:04 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
854362 · 856641+ 858260 | On time 11:22 La Fresnais | 2h42 | 14:04 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
854368+ 858371 | On time 12:26 La Gouesniere - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes | 4h26 | 16:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854339+ 8086+ 858371 | On time 12:30 La Fresnais | 4h22 | 16:52 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
8086+ 858371 | On time 14:34 St Malo | 2h18 | 16:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854386+ 5338 · 9832 | On time 15:22 St Malo | 3h28 | 18:50 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
854408+ 858385 | On time 16:26 St Malo | 2h28 | 18:54 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854408+ 858385 | On time 16:32 La Gouesniere - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes | 2h22 | 18:54 Nantes station | 1 change | |
854426+ 858391 | On time 17:28 St Malo | 2h24 | 19:52 Nantes station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cancale to Nantes
Trains from Cancale to Nantes run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: SNCF TER from Cancale to Nantes trainsSNCF TER trains will get you between Cancale and Nantes from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cancale to Nantes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cancale to Nantes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cancale and Nantes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Boulevard de Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Gare
- La Cigale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
- Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-15 for local services
- Hall 3: tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Navibus: River shuttle service
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