There are 12 ways to get from Dorset to Nice by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv
13h€395–704Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Monaco
cheapest- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Monaco (MCM)plane BRS - MCM
10h 29m€100–337Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nicebus
29h 4m€133–219Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Nicecar
18h 36m€225–688Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRS - NCE
9h 18m€128–284Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv
16h 42m€351–910Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nicecar
16h 22m€371–484Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LHR - NCE
9h 10m€141–393Train to London City Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LCY - NCE
8h 58m€191–560Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LGW - NCE
9h 25m€129–339Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LTN - NCE
9h 35m€146–338Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain
11h 58m€191–467
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Nice is to bus which costs €130 - €220 and takes 29h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Nice is to train and fly which takes 8h 58m and costs €190 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Nice. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Nice via South Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Nice. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Nice Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Dorset and Nice is 1645 km.
The best way to get from Dorset to Nice without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs €390 - €750.
It takes approximately 13h to get from Dorset to Nice, including transfers.
Dorset to Nice bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Nice train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Nice is to train which takes 13h and costs €390 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 29h 4m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Nice, France?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Nice Ville via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Nice via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 29h 4m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–250
Flights from London City Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–340
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–150
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–390
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–100
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–390
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–390
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–100
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–390
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Nice bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Nice is 1h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 3:13 AM in Dorset and 4:13 AM in Nice.
Dorset to Nice train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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