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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 21h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Nantes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Nantes and Edinburgh is 629 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs £150 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Nantes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nantes to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Nantes to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £600 and takes 10h 27m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 21h 48m.

Where does the Nantes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nantes and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Nantes. It is currently 7:42 AM in Nantes and 6:42 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Nantes to Edinburgh train arrive?

Nantes to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

Book your Nantes to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nantes to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NTE - EDI
4h 45m
£71–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
21h 48m
£66–154
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 27m
£156–581
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Le Havre - Bus Station
2. Take the car ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth International Port
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
30h 12m
£112–556
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NTE - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 40m
£98–266
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)RNS - EDI
8h 21m
£151–299
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Newcastle (NCL)NTE - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 8m
£81–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nantes to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
3. Drive from Poole to Edinburgh
16h 36m
£168–394
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nantes to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
13h 53m

Nantes to Edinburgh by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

10h 27mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 27m.

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