Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Manchester 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 37m. 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 $544.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$233 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $558 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 58m Average total duration 20h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Manchester:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $233 (€188).
A bus is $443 (€358) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $558 (€451).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 20h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Nantes to Manchester
How to get from Nantes to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h00Nantes11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$951One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h00Nantes11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$951One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h00Nantes11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$951One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h25Nantes12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM22h50Nantes2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM24h15Nantes3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1161One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 17
Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Nantes to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Nantes to Manchester.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Manchester:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $233 (€188).
A bus is $443 (€358) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $558 (€451).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 20h 28m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Buzz, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper to go to Manchester by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Travelling from Nantes to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

