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

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There are 14 ways to get from Reading to Nîmes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (TGV), or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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
    7h 40m
    €262–540

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI)plane plane STN - FNI
    7h 33m
    €83–435

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    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
    22h 38m
    €134–240

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nîmescar car
    11h 48m
    €318–411

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    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 3m
    €147–423

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Nimestrain train Tgv
    9h 7m
    €304–506

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Nimestrain train Tgv
    9h 29m
    €249–458

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Nîmescar car
    13h 17m
    €193–324

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain 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 41m
    €104–247

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain 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 12m
    €105–259

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LHR - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    8h 19m
    €213–1,075

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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 6m
    €103–288

  13. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain train
    6h 43m
    €155–443

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain 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 17m
    €127–337

Reading to Nîmes by train and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Nimes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 38m.

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