There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
9h 23m€305–550Bus
cheapest- 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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
23h 15m€90–179Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry
- Take the train from Le Havre to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
14h 1m€203–338Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry
- Take the bus from Le Havre to Paris - Orly Airportbus 732
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Montpellierbus
21h 29m€122–167Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Drive from Le Havre to Montpelliercar
15h 30m€173–412Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar
13h 3m€332–427Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
6h 31m€99–225Fly Southampton Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane SOU - MPL
8h 59m€122–513Bus 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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 18m€137–347Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- 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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 31m€115–250Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h 47m€125–393Train 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
8h€127–323
Portsmouth to Montpellier by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier is to bus which costs €90 - €180 and takes 23h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €95 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Montpellier is 1313 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €300 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Montpellier bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Montpellier train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 23h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €550 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- 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
- €30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Le Havre to Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- 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
- €43–210
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Montpellier bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Montpellier is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 8:47 PM in Portsmouth and 9:47 PM in Montpellier.
Portsmouth to Montpellier train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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