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How to get fromBrighton to Montpellierby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    8h 51m
    €363–554

  2. Fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    5h 23m
    €75–218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoriabus bus 817
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 35m
    €92–183

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar car
    12h 17m
    €340–439

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    9h 34m
    €322–482

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain train Trn
    9h 44m
    €251–402

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Montpelliercar car
    13h 23m
    €233–394

  8. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    7h 36m
    €99–243

  9. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    6h 47m
    €108–296

Brighton to Montpellier by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,276.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Brighton to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Steine to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 35m.

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