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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and local collections in a landmark Edwardian building.
Flights from Nantes to Bristol depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $310 (€250) but you can travel from only $110 (€89) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:08, the last at 17:40. The fastest flight covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 5h 45m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $310 (€250) |
Flights per day 19 |
Fastest flight 5h 45m |
First flight 5:08 AM |
Last flight 5:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $310.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$414 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 20m Average total duration 17h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Bristol:
A bus is $298 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Bristol costing on average $414 (€334).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Bristol flights for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:25 PM Nantes | 19h25 | 7:50 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Elegant district of terraces, boutiques and green spaces near the bridge, highly popular for strolling and photos.
Steep, iconic street connecting the city centre to Clifton, lined with historic architecture, shops and university life.
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A rich, sweet bun with dried fruit and sugar, traditionally linked to nearby Bath and widely known across the Bristol area as a classic regional teatime treat.
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Popular central Bristol restaurant set in a historic building, serving seasonal European dishes with natural wine in a smart but informal room.
Moderate by UK standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels and nightlife can be pricey.
Service charge may be included in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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