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How to get fromChelmsford to Montpellierby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV), or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Chelmsford to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV), or car ferry

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    9h 7m
    €309–488

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Carcassonne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)plane plane STN - CCF
    2. Take the train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    7h 38m
    €66–239

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain train Trn
    15h 10m
    €213–328

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar car
    11h 53m
    €322–412

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    6h 6m
    €100–236

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    9h 16m
    €238–393

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 16m
    €85–176

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Montpelliercar car
    12h 57m
    €215–366

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    7h 33m
    €77–220

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

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 9m
    €117–261

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 20m
    €159–389

  12. Fly London Stansted Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane STN - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    7h 51m
    €84–266

  13. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LHR - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 39m
    €146–435

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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, and Lille Europe in around 9h 7m. 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 16m.

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