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 €75 - €160 and takes 23h 40m.

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 €70 - €200.

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, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs €170 - €490.

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 €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €490 and takes 10h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 23h 40m.

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 9:03 AM in Edinburgh and 10:03 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Nantes.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nantes by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, 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)plane EDI - NTE
5h 6m
€73–193
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
10h 13m
€171–486
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantesbus
22h 10m
€105–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantesbus 774 / ...
23h 40m
€76–151
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GLA - NTE
8h 9m
€92–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Nantescar
16h 39m
€194–440
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nantescar
13h 56m

Edinburgh to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest 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 Air France fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) 4 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 13m.

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