There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Carnac by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Carnaccar
10h 8m€86–148Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Auraytrain Tgv
11h 39m€231–472Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Vannesbus
22h 59m€97–197Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carnaccar
9h 28m€270–334Train, drive
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Croisictrain Tgv
- Drive from Le Croisic to Carnaccar
12h 39m€245–486Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter
12h 45m€98–186Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain
8h 52m€117–402Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain
9h 52m€106–280
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Carnac is to car ferry and drive which costs €85 - €150 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Carnac is to train and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs €110 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Carnac. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Illertissen via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Auray via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Carnac is 457 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs €230 - €480.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Portsmouth to Carnac, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Carnac bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Carnac train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Carnac is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs €230 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 22h 59m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Illertissen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Illertissen via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Vannes, Vannes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 22h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Carnac bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Carnac is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 2:28 AM in Portsmouth and 3:28 AM in Carnac.
Portsmouth to Carnac train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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