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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. 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 £91, while a flight costs an average of £384.
Distance: 698 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£384 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 4m Average total duration 19h 34m 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 |
 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Nantes to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Manchester:
A coach is £294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 4m.
You'll arrive about 8h 37m sooner (3h 9m by flight vs 11h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £384 compared to roughly £57 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 Manchester from Nantes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nantes to Manchester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.
Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Manchester:
A coach is £294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 20h 4m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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