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How to get fromPortsmouth to Nîmesby train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Nîmes by train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nimestrain train Tgv
    8h 54m
    €345–570

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    7h 36m
    €106–267

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain train Ter
    15h 15m
    €235–334

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain train Trn
    17h 3m
    €221–346

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nîmescar car
    12h 27m
    €355–470

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 5m
    €107–181

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Nîmescar car
    16h 24m
    €193–432

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain train
    7h 57m
    €132–334

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain train
    8h 9m
    €109–255

  10. Fly Southampton Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane SOU - MPL
    2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    9h 25m
    €134–695

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain train
    7h 27m
    €117–308

  12. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain train
    9h 7m
    €125–314

Portsmouth to Nîmes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,263.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Nîmes, France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Nimes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 5m.

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