What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nantes is to bus which costs €50 - €230 and takes 23h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nantes is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Nantes via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Nantes via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nantes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nantes is 1007 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs €180 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Nantes?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nantes bus from?

Edinburgh to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nantes train from?

Edinburgh to Nantes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Nantes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nantes is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 10h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €230 and takes 23h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nantes bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Nantes?

Nantes is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:40 AM in Edinburgh and 7:40 AM in Nantes.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nantes train arrive?

Edinburgh to Nantes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Nantes?

Book your Edinburgh to Nantes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Nantes?

Book your Edinburgh to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 1283+ hotels available in Nantes.

Edinburgh to Nantes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nantes by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)EDI - NTE
5h 6m
€83–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantes774 / ...
23h 49m
€54–227
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
10h 20m
€181–588
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
4. Take the bus from Le Havre - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
25h 30m
€127–647
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GLA - NTE
7h 47m
€112–308
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Nantes
16h 33m
€195–442
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nantes
13h 49m

Edinburgh to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,006.9 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nantes, France?

Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Nantes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 10h 20m.

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