There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, plane, ferry, or car train
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 21m€305–540Bus
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 24m€90–175Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain Trn
17h 47m€208–330Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Drive from Le Havre to Montpelliercar
15h 30m€173–412Train 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€99–225Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
15h 58m€236–377Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar
13h 3m€331–426Fly Southampton Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane SOU - MPL
8h 59m€122–503Bus 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 17m€137–348Train 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 46m€125–404Train 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€132–333
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 24m.
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 24m.
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 21m.
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 21m and costs €300 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 21m 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 21m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 23h 24m, 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 21m. 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 24m.
- 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
- €70–320
- 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
- +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
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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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 6:49 AM in Portsmouth and 7:49 AM in Montpellier.
Portsmouth to Montpellier train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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