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 £50 - £170 and takes 24h 10m.

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 46m and costs £65 - £180.

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £130 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 46m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £450 and takes 10h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 24h 10m.

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 3:46 AM in Nantes and 2:46 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?

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

Book your Nantes to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and 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)plane NTE - EDI
4h 46m
£66–171
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
24h 10m
£52–165
Train
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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 29m
£139–450
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Saint-Malobus
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
21h 36m
£93–344
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NTE - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 43m
£78–199
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane RNS - EDI
8h 59m
£151–292
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NTE - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 47m
£77–235
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 Edinburghcar
16h 18m
£162–318
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nantes to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
14h 1m

Nantes to Edinburgh by train, foot, and subway

112Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, 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 29m.

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