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

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There are 12 ways to get from England to French Riviera by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, night train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    12h 21m
    €335–522

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LTN - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 31m
    €80–185

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Toulonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus bus 878 / ...
    23h 1m
    €136–254

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the nighttrain from Paris Austerlitz to St Raphael Valescurenighttrain night train 5781
    17h 21m
    €359–584

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar car
    13h 6m
    €370–489

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    25h 22m
    €116–206

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar car
    14h 33m
    €263–434

  8. Fly Birmingham Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BHX - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 33m
    €91–252

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LHR - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 59m
    €118–377

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LGW - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 1m
    €93–261

  11. Fly Manchester Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MAN - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 55m
    €87–222

  12. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    9h 5m
    €156–380

England to French Riviera by subway, foot, train, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,415.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between England and French Riviera, France?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Les Heures Claires via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Les Heures Claires via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 25h 22m.

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