There are 11 ways to get from Derby 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 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 9m€316–570Bus
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
24h 19m€98–208Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar
13h 54m€343–448Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BHX - MPL
7h 55m€151–315Train
- Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain Trn
9h 59m€274–528Train #2
- 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
10h€340–538Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Montpelliercar
14h 58m€232–381Train, 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
7h 2m€114–302Train, 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
7h 11m€154–305Train, 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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
9h€123–327Train 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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 51m€210–512
Derby to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Montpellier is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 24h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Derby and Montpellier is 1397 km.
The best way to get from Derby to Montpellier without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 9m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Derby to Montpellier, including transfers.
Derby to Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Montpellier train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Montpellier is to train via Paris which takes 9h 9m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 24h 19m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Derby to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 19m.
- 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 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
- 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
- 34 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
- 34 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
- 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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- 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 Montpellier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Montpellier is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 2:02 AM in Derby and 3:02 AM in Montpellier.
Derby to Montpellier train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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