The average train between Southampton and Montparnasse takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Montparnasse. 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 Montparnasse. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Montparnasse at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Montparnasse? 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 Montparnasse. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Montparnasse station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Southampton to Montparnasse train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Montparnasse train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Southampton and Montparnasse is 352.1 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Vavin via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 16m.