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Compare bus, train, 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 $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $67, and a train costs an average of $549.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$276 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $549 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration 19h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nantes:
A bus is $163 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nantes costing on average $276 (€224).
A bus is $435 (€352) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nantes costing on average $549 (€444).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 19h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Nantes
How to get from Manchester to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM24h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:05 PMNantes$2211One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM24h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:05 PMNantes$2211One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AF1169 · AF75085:50 PM3h40Manchester Airport10:30 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$5201One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM24h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 PMNantes$2211One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM27h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:25 AMNantes$3301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM27h26Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:25 AMNantes$3371One-way2 transfers
FR 553 · FR 19867:45 AM6h35Manchester Airport3:20 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
FR 1557 · FR 19869:05 AM5h15Manchester Airport3:20 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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8573312:25 PM6h46Manchester Airport10:11 PMNantes station$3241One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nantes:
A bus is $163 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nantes costing on average $276 (€224).
A bus is $435 (€352) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nantes costing on average $549 (€444).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 19h 54m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Nantes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Nantes by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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