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How to get fromHeathrow to Nantesby train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Nantes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain train 411C / ...
    6h 41m
    €268–453

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    14h 32m
    €72–115

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Nantescar car
    10h 32m
    €109–331

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nantescar car
    8h 9m
    €265–336

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LHR - NTE
    4h 18m
    €136–313

Heathrow to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Nantes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 32m.

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