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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    10h 12m
    €233–508

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria 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 32m
    €73–230

  3. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus
    23h 44m
    €96–180

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar car
    13h 4m

  5. 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
    8h 5m
    €99–314

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    10h 33m
    €276–582

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Sainte-Maximebus bus N1749
    24h 44m
    €96–170

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London 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
    14h 37m
    €198–337

  9. 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
    8h 14m
    €125–371

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

    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 33m
    €85–245

  11. 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 49m
    €130–397

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

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane STN - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 47m
    €73–203

London to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to La Nartelle via Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Les Heures Claires via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Theatre de la mer in around 23h 44m.

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