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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 €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €55, and a train costs an average of €431.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€189 Average price | €110 Average price Cheapest | €432 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 21m Average total duration 19h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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.

There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Nantes: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Nantes from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $55 (€49).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Nantes:
Taking a bus costs $67 (€60) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $122 (€110) for the same trip.
A bus is $477 (€431) less than a train with an average ticket price of $532 (€480) from Manchester to Nantes.
The quickest way to travel between Manchester and Nantes is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 21 h 5 min on average.
Train takes 8 h 54 min on average.
The distance from Manchester to Nantes is approximately 433 miles (698 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Nantes is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus or 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 leave from Manchester Airport and tend to arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Nantes:
- You can travel between Manchester and Nantes by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $55 (€49) with FlixBus from Manchester to Nantes.
- You can travel by plane from Manchester to Nantes with Ryanair, Air France, KLM Cityhopper or KLM, and you can find Ryanair Manchester to Nantes tickets for $48 (€43) on Omio.
- You can travel between Manchester and Nantes by train with Avanti West Coast. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $532 (€480) with Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Nantes.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Nantes with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct services by plane with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nantes as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Nantes from Manchester.
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