There are 11 ways to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
8h 40m€258–494Fly London Stansted Airport to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)plane STN - BZR
- Take the train from Agde to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h€63–300Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
23h 22m€92–200Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar
11h 53m€309–398Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
6h 6m€95–223Train
- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain Trn
9h 6m€216–432Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Montpelliercar
12h 57m€197–330Fly London Stansted Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 50m€69–240Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 21m€154–411Fly London Stansted Airport to Carcassonne Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)plane STN - CCF
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 19m€63–219Fly London Stansted Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane STN - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 28m€79–251
Chelmsford to Montpellier by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier is to bus which costs €90 - €200 and takes 23h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €95 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Montpellier is 1242 km.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 40m and costs €250 - €500.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Montpellier bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Montpellier train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier is to train via Paris which takes 8h 40m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 23h 22m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 22m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- National Express
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Montpellier bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Montpellier is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 4:26 PM in Chelmsford and 5:26 PM in Montpellier.
Chelmsford to Montpellier train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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