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How to get fromSouthampton to Montpellierby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, plane, or car train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    8h 55m
    €301–586

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)plane plane BRS - BZR
    3. Take the train from Agde to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 9m
    €88–348

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Montpellierbus bus
    16h 53m
    €227–478

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Montpelliercar car
    15h 55m
    €170–417

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane SOU - MPL
    8h 11m
    €134–657

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 39m
    €101–241

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar car
    12h 59m
    €325–422

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    6h 30m
    €117–292

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LHR - MPL
    8h 5m
    €198–1,011

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 19m
    €152–409

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 29m
    €136–330

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LHR - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 44m
    €142–432

Southampton to Montpellier by train, subway, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,322.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central 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 8h 55m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus and KLM fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) once daily.

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