The average train between Rouen and Southampton takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 Rouen and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Southampton at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rouen to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Southampton station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Rouen to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rouen to Southampton train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Southampton is 241.2 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Southampton Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 27m.