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How to get fromDerby to French Rivieraby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Derby to French Riviera by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby 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 Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    12h 49m
    €315–628

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BHX - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 58m
    €95–260

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus
    28h 39m
    €111–208

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar car
    15h 1m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby 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 St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    12h 53m
    €350–696

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar car
    16h 33m
    €234–389

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MAN - NCE
    4. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    10h 1m
    €109–287

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LHR - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    10h 30m
    €178–439

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LTN - NCE
    5. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    10h 15m
    €124–301

  10. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAN - MRS
    4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 49m
    €125–330

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    11h 14m
    €204–522

  12. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane STN - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    10h 40m
    €147–321

  13. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    11h 24m
    €163–444

Derby to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€315Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Derby, England and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Derby to La Nartelle via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Theatre de la mer in around 28h 39m.

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