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How to get fromPortsmouth to Franceby train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, car train, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to France by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, car train, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    4h 56m
    €180–331

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Pariscar car
    8h 37m
    €67–247

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    5h 54m
    €210–250

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    5h 49m
    €116–355

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    5h 42m
    €102–312

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    6h 6m
    €87–212

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    5h 45m
    €82–222

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    6h 9m
    €111–286

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SOU - ORY
    4h 39m
    €81–335

Portsmouth to France by train and subway

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 56m.

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