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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 15m
    €301–540

  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 51m
    €87–222

  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 11m
    €121–253

  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
    €325–423

  5. 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 52m
    €131–482

  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 35m
    €116–225

  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
    €201–347

  8. 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 53m
    €118–362

  9. 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
    7h 45m
    €91–208

  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 6m
    €99–261

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

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LPL - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 3m
    €87–243

  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 42m
    €145–411

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

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    3. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 55m
    €106–280

England to French Riviera by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,415.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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 15m. 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 35m.

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