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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 11 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 via Paris

    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 49m
    €305–530

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 to Nîmesbus bus
    23h 15m
    €91–170

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Nimestrain train Tgv
    15h 29m
    €226–367

  4. 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
    €320–415

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain train Trn
    11h 28m
    €245–459

  6. 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
    €173–402

  7. 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 40m
    €129–333

  8. 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
    7h 54m
    €107–235

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

    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 34m
    €105–247

  10. 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 31m
    €117–318

  11. 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
    8h 58m
    €113–304

Portsmouth to Nîmes by train, subway, and foot

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,263.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Nîmes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 23h 15m.

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