There are 9 ways to get from Chichester to Nantes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, ferry, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
7h 56m€262–428Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
5h 19m€70–200Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chichester to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Nantescar
10h 1m€96–303Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
19h 3m€74–129Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Chichester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nantescar
8h 25m€255–318Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
17h 1m€115–145Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SOU - NTE
7h 50m€86–346Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
7h 14m€97–278Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
6h 57m€108–367
Chichester to Nantes by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Nantes is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €70 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Nantes via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Chichester and Nantes is 957 km.
The best way to get from Chichester to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €260 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Chichester to Nantes, including transfers.
Chichester to Nantes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Chichester to Nantes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
The best way to get from Chichester to Nantes is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €260 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 3m.
What companies run services between Chichester, England and Nantes, France?
You can take a train from Chichester to Nantes via Horsham, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 3m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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More Questions & Answers
Chichester to Nantes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Nantes is 1h ahead of Chichester. It is currently 2:50 AM in Chichester and 3:50 AM in Nantes.
Chichester to Nantes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
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