The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Southampton
Cheapest price
£303
Average price
£323
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Southampton will cost around £323 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £303.
To travel from Nantes to Southampton you need to make at least 6 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Nantes to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £204. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £204, and a train costs an average of £306.
Distance: 410 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£328 Average Price | £235 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 47m Average total duration Fastest 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 49m Average total duration 19h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nantes to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Southampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:08 Nantes | 6h34 | 20:42 Southampton | 6 changes | |
![]() | 15:17 Nantes | 7h26 | 22:43 Southampton | 6 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 04:55 Nantes | 6h47 | 11:42 Southampton | 6 changes | |
![]() | 05:59 Nantes | 6h44 | 12:43 Southampton | 6 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Southampton
Trains from Nantes to Southampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £306 but you can travel from only £204 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:20, the last at 09:30. The fastest train covers the 410 km distance in 6h 34m.
Distance 410 km |
Average train duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £306 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 34m |
First train 08:20 |
Last train 09:30 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Nantes to Southampton trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Nantes and Southampton from £204. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nantes to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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