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London to Nice by train
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Cheapest Price US$113.00
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30 days in advance US$385.50
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7 days in advance US$393.50
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First train05:40
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey8hr 54m
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Distance1,030 kilometres
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Trains per day24
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Avg. journey time11hr 13m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Nice by train
Want to know how to get from London to Nice by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Nice take around 8 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,030 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 24 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 29 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$113.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Nice, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nice.
Is there a direct train from London to Nice?
The journey between London and Nice usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Nice every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Nice?
The London to Nice train travel takes about 8 hours and 54 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Nice train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nice leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:31.
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Use Eurostar to Paris (or Lille) to connect into a fast TGV train to Nice and other destinations on the French Riviera.
Eurostar & TGV
The traditional route by train from London to Nice is via Paris. The journey starts with a ride on Eurostar from London to Paris, changing there onto the direct TGV train to Nice.
There is also an alternative route from London to Nice via Lille Europe which is no faster than the Paris option but has one clear advantage: there is no need to change stations in Paris. On those days when the new direct Eurostar to Marseille train runs, there is also a convenient early morning option from London to Nice with an easy change of train at Marseille-St-Charles station.
Note that the route via Paris which relied on the overnight train from Paris to the Riviera is no longer an option. That night train ran for the last time in late 2017.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Nice
The direct TGV services to Nice depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station. These TGV trains (usually double-deck TGV Duplex units) run non-stop to at least Valence in the Rhône Valley; many don’t make a single stop until well into Provence. There’s a nice balance to this journey: an impressive high-speed run at the start, giving a sense of real progress towards the south of France, then a more leisurely pace for the last couple of hours as the train cruises the Riviera coast. Arrival in Nice is at Nice Ville station, from where it is a 15-minute walk to the beachfront promenade.