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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £106, while a flight costs an average of £419.
Distance: 698 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£419 Average Price | £106 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Manchester to Nantes:
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nantes costing on average £419.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 33m.
You'll arrive about 8h 49m sooner (3h 25m by flight vs 12h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £419 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Nantes from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Nantes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nantes are Rennes, Angers, Le Mans, La Roche-sur-Yon and Vannes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nantes on Omio.
Rennes, the capital of Brittany, is known for its half-timbered old town and lively student energy. Its strong Breton identity, busy Marché des Lices and modern cultural scene give the city a character that feels both historic and current.
Angers is known for its medieval castle and the Apocalypse Tapestry, yet feels youthful and easy-going. Its old centre, riverside setting and ties to Anjou wine give the city a distinctly Loire character.
Le Mans is best known for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but its character is shaped just as much by the old Cité Plantagenêt. Roman walls and timbered streets give this western French city a distinctly historic feel.
La Roche-sur-Yon is a Napoleonic planned town in the Vendée, known for its orderly streets and Place Napoléon. It has a practical, relaxed feel, with civic architecture, museums and an easy-going town centre.
Vannes is a historic Breton city on the Gulf of Morbihan, known for medieval walls, timber-framed houses and a lively marina. Its compact centre mixes old stone streets with markets and easy access to the coast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nantes:
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nantes costing on average £419.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 33m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Nantes as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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