The average train between France and Southampton takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from France to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between France and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from France to Southampton. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Southampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
France to Southampton train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Southampton train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Southampton Central station.
The distance between France and Southampton is 535.5 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Southampton Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 47m.