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

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

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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 11m
    €321–531

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

    cheapest
    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 52m
    €87–213

  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 879 / ...
    22h 57m
    €131–244

  4. 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 5m
    €339–437

  5. 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 29m
    €91–243

  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 17m
    €101–181

  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 31m
    €233–393

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

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LCY - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 49m
    €131–451

  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 50m
    €118–358

  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
    7h 56m
    €98–262

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

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BRS - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h
    €96–219

  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
    8h 40m
    €146–385

  13. Fly London Stansted Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    9h 27m
    €103–270

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from England to French Riviera.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,415.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Les Heures Claires via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 12h 11m. 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 17m.

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