There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Avignon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, 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
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- 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 54m€247–513Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 39m€102–235Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
- Take the train from Le Havre to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
14h€207–358Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Avignon TGVtrain Trn
16h 58m€214–415Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Drive from Le Havre to Avignoncar
14h 52m€166–402Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- 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
22h 15m€104–200Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Avignoncar
12h 20m€320–404Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- 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 25m€122–338Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- 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
7h 54m€110–266Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- 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 43m€108–307Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 17m€111–317Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
8h€122–308
Portsmouth to Avignon by ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Avignon is to bus which costs €100 - €200 and takes 22h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Avignon is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €120 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Avignon. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Avignon via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Avignon is 1231 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €240 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Portsmouth to Avignon, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Avignon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Avignon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Avignon is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 22h 15m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Avignon, France?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Avignon Tgv via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Avignon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
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 Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €45–90
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–210
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Avignon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Avignon is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 9:20 AM in Portsmouth and 10:20 AM in Avignon.
Portsmouth to Avignon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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