Southampton to Brest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Brest takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 24m
Duration: 1,191 km
Distance: €385
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv

9h 6m

€309–536

Southampton to Brest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Brest. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Brest at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:59 PM → 11:41 PM
8h 42m • 4 changes
5:59 PM → 10:20 AM
Arrives next day
15h 21m • 4 changes
9:58 PM → 1:26 PM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
5:52 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 6:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 8:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
5:52 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 6:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 8:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
5:52 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 6:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 8:35 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
5:52 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 6:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:57 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 32m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 6:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 8:39 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 6:30 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 8:39 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
11:25 AM → 9:39 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
12:25 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Brest? 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.

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Brest via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 6m.

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