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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Chester is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 21h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Chester is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Chester via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Nantes to Chester?

The distance between Nantes and Chester is 706 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Chester without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £200 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Nantes to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Chester bus from?

Nantes to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Chester train from?

Nantes to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Chester?

The best way to get from Nantes to Chester is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £200 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 21h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Nantes to Chester bus arrive?

Nantes to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Nantes. It is currently 9:49 AM in Nantes and 8:49 AM in Chester.

Where does the Nantes to Chester train arrive?

Nantes to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Nantes to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Chester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
9h 12m
£209–464
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
21h 40m
£62–109
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nantes to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Chestercar
12h 59m
£115–465
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NTE - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 52m
£70–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.train
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
22h 22m
£120–219
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nantes to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
10h 45m
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NTE - LPL
8h 19m
£72–216
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NTE - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
8h 38m
£91–281
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NTE - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
10h 19m
£68–218

Nantes to Chester by train, foot, and subway

85Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

£209Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nantes to Chester.

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Distance: 701.4 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Nantes to Chester via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 21h 40m.

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