The average train between Southampton and France takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to France. 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 Southampton and France. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:00 PM which arrives into France at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to France? 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 Southampton to France. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at France station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Southampton to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to France train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Southampton and France is 535.5 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Leicester Square station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 32m.