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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 $65. 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 $65, and a train costs an average of $532.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$228 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price | $77 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 |
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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 Nantes to Manchester:
A bus is $115 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $228 (€188).
A bus is $433 (€358) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $546 (€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 · FlixBus4:30 PM24h15Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1571One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM24h15Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1571One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1055 · LH94612:45 PM5h35Nantes Atlantique Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$6621One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM24h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes3:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h00Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$2301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM21h25Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$2301One-way2 transfers
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U2211011:04 AM12h56Nantes station11:00 PMManchester Airport$1651One-way2 transfers
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U221103:20 PM8h40Nantes station11:00 PMManchester Airport$1721One-way1 transfer
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AF10685:59 AM9h01Nantes station2:00 PMManchester Airport$1791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Manchester:
A bus is $115 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $228 (€188).
A bus is $433 (€358) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Manchester costing on average $546 (€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.
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