Southampton to France Trains

Southampton to France trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and France takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 591 km
Distance: €259
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil

4h 37m

€207–376

Southampton to France train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and France. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into France at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 4 changes
7:15 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 4 changes
7:15 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:16 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 26m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 55m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 6:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 5:10 PM
4h 55m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 6:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
1:15 PM → 7:22 PM
5h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 26m • 4 changes
7:15 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Southampton, England and France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cité via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 37m.

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