There are 10 ways to get from Nîmes to Portsmouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Nimes to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 11m£262–457Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus 030
21h 57m£80–141Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Nîmes to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar
12h 28m£279–356Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MRS - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 13m£89–198Train
- Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
11h 54m£228–375Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Nîmes to Caen Portcar
- Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
17h 11m£130–404Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MRS - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
8h 8m£107–281Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MPL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 58m£101–212Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MRS - STN
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 57m£112–266Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LYS - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 24m£128–316
Nîmes to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 21h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Portsmouth is to train and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs £85 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Nîmes and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Nîmes and Portsmouth is 790 miles.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Portsmouth without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 11m and costs £260 - £460.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Nîmes to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Nîmes to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.
Nîmes to Portsmouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Portsmouth is to train via Paris which takes 8h 11m and costs £260 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 21h 57m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Nimes to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes to University of Portsmouth via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 21h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–240
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- £17–70
- Car Single Ticket
- £60–240
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Portsmouth is 1h behind Nîmes. It is currently 4:06 PM in Nîmes and 3:06 PM in Portsmouth.
Nîmes to Portsmouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
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