There are 13 ways to get from Birmingham to Nîmes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nimestrain Tgv
8h 26m€311–566Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Nîmesbus
23h 25m€91–168Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nîmescar
13h 7m€342–447Fly Birmingham Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BHX - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h 8m€93–539Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Nimestrain Tgv
9h 24m€290–514Train #2
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Trn
10h 47m€250–494Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Nîmescar
14h 34m€238–404Fly Birmingham Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BHX - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
8h 7m€136–311Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h 18m€111–283Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h 14m€171–447Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 56m€129–329Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h 32m€121–337Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
7h 55m€171–480
Birmingham to Nîmes by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Nîmes is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 23h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Nîmes is to train and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs €170 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Nîmes via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Nimes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Birmingham and Nîmes is 1323 km.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Nîmes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 26m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Birmingham to Nîmes, including transfers.
Birmingham to Nîmes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Birmingham to Nîmes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Nîmes is to train via Paris which takes 8h 26m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 23h 25m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Nimes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Nîmes via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 23h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Nîmes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Nîmes is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 1:11 AM in Birmingham and 2:11 AM in Nîmes.
Birmingham to Nîmes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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