How do I get from UK to southern France?
How do I get from UK to southern France? Brittany Ferries routes sail to a choice of ferry ports in France. The shortest route, Poole to Cherbourg, takes just 5 hours. Daily sailings from Portsmouth to Caen, the most popular route, take 6-7 hours. Daily overnight sailings on Portsmouth to St Malo take 10-12 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel to the South of France?
For an even cheaper option on how to get to the South of France, I recommend looking up OuiBus, Eurolines, and Flixbus. These European bus companies have regular buses with minimal stops between France and other nearby countries. It should be very inexpensive to take a bus from Paris to Nice or Marseilles.
How do you get to South of France without flying?
- Eurostar London to Avignon direct trains take less than 6 hours.
- Eurotunnel channel tunnel rail-link.
- Raileurope (TGV = “Trains à Grande Vitesse”). Less than 3 hours from Paris to Avignon! A good alternative to second-leg flights following trans-Atlantic flights. ...
- SNCF The French railways official website.
Is Eurotunnel cheaper than ferry?
Dover - Calais ferry tickets start at around €36 for foot passengers and at about €80 for passengers who travel with a vehicle. On the other hand, prices for the Eurotunnel start at over €100 for a one-way drive to France from the UK. Conclusion: the ferry from the UK to France is usually cheaper than the Eurotunnel.
Is ferry or Eurotunnel better?
Taking the ferry can also be a better option if you're travelling as a larger group since you can all meet up in the ferry's bar or restaurant. However, if your idea of fun is getting to France as quickly as possible, you might favour the Tunnel.