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How to get fromEngland to French Rivieraby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (TGV), or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from England to French Riviera by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (TGV), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    12h 7m
    €301–540

  2. Fly Liverpool to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LPL - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 9m
    €85–238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus
    24h 55m
    €122–226

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar car
    13h 4m
    €326–424

  5. Fly London City Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LCY - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 50m
    €141–483

  6. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Avignon TGVtrain train Trn
    3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    15h 47m
    €276–575

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar car
    14h 31m
    €200–342

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LHR - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 48m
    €118–354

  9. Fly Bristol Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BRS - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 42m
    €96–198

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LGW - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 2m
    €99–251

  11. Fly Manchester Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MAN - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 48m
    €87–212

  12. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 36m
    €146–413

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

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    3. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 49m
    €112–270

England to French Riviera by bus and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,415.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 7m

What companies run services between England and French Riviera, France?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Les Heures Claires via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Les Heures Claires via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 24h 55m.

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