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

The cheapest way to get from France to Southampton is to train and ferry which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £60 - £300.

Is there a direct train between France and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from France to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Southampton Central via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from France to Southampton?

The distance between France and Southampton is 365 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from France to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Southampton train from?

France to Southampton train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or fly from France to Southampton?

The best way to get from France to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £300 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the time difference between France and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind France. It is currently 2:06 PM in France and 1:06 PM in Southampton.

Where does the France to Southampton train arrive?

France to Southampton train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2008+ hotels available in Southampton.

France to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from France to Southampton by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, car, car train, plane, bus, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 45m
£144–273
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Southampton Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ORY - SOU
3h 59m
£62–299
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
12h 13m
£64–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
5h 54m
£184–221
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 12m
£93–295
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar
6h 58m
£82–161
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 59m
£97–314
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 42m
£92–228
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BOD - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 16m
£78–215
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 54m
£83–235
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 21m
£107–308

France to Southampton by subway and train

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Distance: 363.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between France and Southampton, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Southampton Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice a week.

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