There are 11 ways to get from Plymouth to Provence by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), car train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
13h 36m€405–679Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Gapbus
- Take the bus from Gap to Peyruis Parc Relaisbus
29h 33m€155–241Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
24h 1m€291–453Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Provencecar
18h 16m€235–680Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
14h 25m€427–737Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry
- Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus 925
- Take the bus from Brest to Lyonbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gapbus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF - Quai 1 Ou 2 to Parc Relaisbus 69
36h 31mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Provencecar
15h 39m€377–493Train to Exeter, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane EXT - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
11h 27m€166–501Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
10h 37m€259–561Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
11h 42m€214–409Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRS - NCE
- Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain
13h 18m€236–482
Exeter (EXT) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Provence is to bus which costs €150 - €250 and takes 29h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Provence is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 37m and costs €250 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Provence. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Peyruis Parc Relais via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Provence. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Chateau Arnoux St Auban via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Plymouth and Provence is 1685 km.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Provence without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 36m and costs €400 - €700.
It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Plymouth to Provence, including transfers.
Plymouth to Provence bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Provence train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Provence is to bus which takes 29h 33m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €420 - €750 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Provence via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Gap, and Peyruis Parc Relais in around 29h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plymouth to Provence via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Marseille St Charles, and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gap to Peyruis Parc Relais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €61
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
Ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Provence bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Provence is 1h ahead of Plymouth. It is currently 12:00 PM in Plymouth and 1:00 PM in Provence.
Plymouth to Provence train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
There are 311+ hotels available in Provence.










