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How to get fromPreston to Nîmesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Nîmes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to NimestrainTgv
    9h 50m
    €197–795

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Nîmesbus
    26h 27m
    €67–215

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nîmescar
    14h 42m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)planeMAN - MRS
    3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimestrain
    7h 34m
    €87–235

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus
    5. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to NÎMES - Gare Routièrebus151
    28h 52m
    €71–251

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Nîmescar
    16h 10m
    €270–388

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeMAN - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
    7h 22m
    €129–296

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)planeMAN - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
    9h 48m
    €127–301

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)planeLBA - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
    10h 49m
    €167–475

Preston to Nîmes by train and foot

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Nîmes, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Nimes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Nîmes via London Victoria and Paris in around 26h 27m.

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