The average train between Southampton and Arcachon takes 18h 6m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Arcachon. 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 twice daily between Southampton and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 10:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 18h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Arcachon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
Southampton to Arcachon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Arcachon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Southampton to Arcachon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Arcachon is 694.3 km. The road distance is 1,266 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Arcachon via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 22m.