1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 42 m
Trains on 18 Sept
10
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 10 trains from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.
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856469 · 856153Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 121 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray:
A coach is £3 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray costing on average £15.
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Gare d'Auray take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Coach takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.80. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes station to Gare d'Auray trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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858356+ 856655 | 14:05 Nantes station | 3h17 | 17:22 Gare d'Auray | 1 change | |
858273 | 16:48 Nantes station | 1h39 | 18:27 Gare d'Auray | 0 changesdirect | |
858225+ 856153 · 856469 | 17:14 Nantes station | 1h58 | 19:12 Gare d'Auray | 2 changes | |
858289 | 17:57 Nantes station | 1h27 | 19:24 Gare d'Auray | 0 changesdirect | |
858255 | 18:58 Nantes station | 1h24 | 20:22 Gare d'Auray | 0 changesdirect | |
858229+ 8739 | 19:14 Nantes station | 2h30 | 21:44 Gare d'Auray | 1 change | |
858231+ 8751 | 20:19 Nantes station | 2h23 | 22:42 Gare d'Auray | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
858253 | 6:42 Nantes station | 1h45 | 8:27 Gare d'Auray | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 4:42 |
Last train 18:19 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes station to Gare d'Auray 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 Gare d'Auray, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes station to Gare d'Auray trains use the Gare de Nantes to Gare d'Auray station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes station and Gare d'Auray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Gare d'Auray is 1 km from Auray city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare d'Auray has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot du Port, La Table de la Fontaine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare d'Auray. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare d'Auray. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare d'Auray: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare d'Auray: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare d'Auray: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Cadoudal, Celtic Hotel.
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