There are 13 ways to get from Derby to Avignon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 38m€286–541Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Avignonbus 710
23h 10m€102–183Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Avignoncar
13h 11m€344–439Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BHX - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 42m€105–561Train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
9h 15m€301–541Train #2
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Avignon TGVtrain Trn
10h 50m€285–534Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Avignoncar
14h 38m€221–371Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAN - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 6m€109–277Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 59m€196–455Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane MAN - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
8h 21m€127–338Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 38m€147–348Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
8h 33m€167–343Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 42m€190–497
Derby to Avignon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Avignon is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Avignon is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €190 - €460.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Avignon via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Avignon Tgv via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Derby and Avignon is 1314 km.
The best way to get from Derby to Avignon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 38m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Derby to Avignon, including transfers.
Derby to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Avignon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Avignon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 38m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 10m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Avignon, France?
You can take a train from Derby to Avignon Tgv via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Avignon via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Avignon is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 12:38 AM in Derby and 1:38 AM in Avignon.
Derby to Avignon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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