How to travel from Manchester to Nantes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a train costs an average of €422.

Distance: 433 miles (698 km)

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€243

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€97

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€423

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5h 31m

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2h 31m

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20h 21m

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19h 51m

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12h 6m

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11h 36m

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30m

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Manchester to Nantes

How to get from Manchester to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:20AM27h35
Manchester
03:55AMNantes
$821One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:20AM27h35
Manchester
03:55AMNantes
$821One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:40AM24h00
Manchester
04:40AMNantes
$1081One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
11:59PM28h41
Manchester
04:40AMNantes
$991One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $68 (€54).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nantes:

A bus is $102 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nantes costing on average $171 (€136).

A bus is $461 (€368) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nantes costing on average $529 (€422).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 22h 35m.

The distance from Manchester to Nantes is approximately 433 miles (698 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Nantes is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Nantes by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Nantes:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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