What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly and train which costs £130 - £310 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs £130 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Coach Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Athens to Southampton?

The distance between Athens and Southampton is 1609 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Southampton without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Southampton?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Athens to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Southampton bus from?

Athens to Southampton bus services, operated by Korona Travel, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Southampton?

The best way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs £120 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £180 - £280 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Athens to Southampton bus arrive?

Athens to Southampton bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Southampton?

Southampton is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 4:07 AM in Athens and 2:07 AM in Southampton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Southampton?

Book your Athens to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2029+ hotels available in Southampton.

Athens to Southampton - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Southampton by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ATH - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 27m
£136–309
Fly to Southampton Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ATH - SOU
6h 26m
£120–349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus
3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2d 1h
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
30h 53m
£604–826
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ATH - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 23m
£136–310
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ATH - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 50m
£136–310
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ATH - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h
£133–299
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ATH - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 15m
£131–347
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ATH - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 48m
£159–274
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus
4. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2d 2h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
2d 12h
£182–277
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar
31h 57m
£499–764

Athens to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 1,599.9 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Southampton, England?

Air France, easyJet, and six other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Coach Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria in around 2d 12h.

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