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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nantes to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Nantes to Edinburgh

Cheapest
14 h 20 min
Car
1356 km.
from $74
Other
8 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
976 km.
from $98.53
10 h 48 min
975 km.
from $690.13
25 h 38 min
975 km.
from $211.14
8 h 36 min
Train, Plane
976 km.
from $194.78
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
976 km.
from $185.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$367.08
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,075.91
Plane from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$620.23
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,645.51

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$949.33
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,075.91
Plane from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$506.31
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$329.10
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$329.10
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$886.04
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Paris
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Paris
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$36.71
Bus from Nantes Le Cardo to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.25–$32.91

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Nantes to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21
Train from Nantes to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$139.24

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

TER BreizhGo

Phone:
+33 2 97 54 80 00
Website:
mobibreizh.bzh/
Train from Nantes to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Other operators

Condor Ferries

Phone:
+44 3456091024
Email:
Website:
condorferries.co.uk/
Other from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.43–$69.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Edinburgh is to bus and night bus which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 28h 39m.

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 58m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

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 - Haluchère-Batignolles and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Nantes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Nantes and Edinburgh is 1007 km.

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 48m and costs $369.57 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Edinburgh train from?

Nantes to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 58m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $369.57 - $652.17 and takes 10h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $217.39 and takes 25h 38m.

Where does the Nantes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Nantes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Nantes. It is currently 04:01 in Nantes and 03:01 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Nantes to Edinburgh train arrive?

Nantes to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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