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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Nantes

Composite routes from Cardiff to Nantes

Cheapest
10 h 20 min
Car
1001 km.
from $55
Other
8 h 41 min
486 km.
from $534.39
20 h 14 min
486 km.
from $141.03
7 h 22 min
Train, Plane
487 km.
from $166.92
7 h 30 min
Train, Plane
487 km.
from $245.08
7 h 29 min
Train, Plane
487 km.
from $244.78
9 h 56 min
Train, Plane
487 km.
from $209.40

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$369.57

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$543.48
Plane from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$543.48
Plane from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$293.48

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$467.39
Plane from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$347.83

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$391.30
Plane from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$326.09

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$260.87

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$152.17
Train from Rennes to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Eurotunnel

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$86.96–$184.78
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$152.17
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$54.35
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$141.30
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$76.09

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$65.22

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Poole
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$45.65

Other operators

Condor Ferries

Phone:
+44 3456091024
Email:
Website:
condorferries.co.uk/
Other from Poole to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.74–$59.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nantes is to bus which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 20h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nantes via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nantes?

The distance between Cardiff and Nantes is 1078 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Cardiff to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nantes bus from?

Cardiff to Nantes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nantes train from?

Cardiff to Nantes train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Nantes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nantes is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 20h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $97.83 - $402.17 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nantes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Nantes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Nantes?

Nantes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:00 in Cardiff and 13:00 in Nantes.

Where does the Cardiff to Nantes train arrive?

Cardiff to Nantes train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Cardiff to Nantes train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Nantes. Prices start at $41.03 per night.
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