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

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There are 10 ways to get from Portsmouth to France by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, car train, train, plane, ferry, or bus

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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
    5h 20m
    €217–361

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

    cheapest
    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 1m
    €74–195

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Pariscar car
    8h 37m
    €78–257

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    5h 54m
    €225–270

  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 39m
    €89–275

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3104 / ...
    10h 38m
    €85–115

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    5h 42m
    €111–324

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LHR - TLS
    5h 55m
    €92–320

  9. 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 7m
    €88–249

  10. 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 54m
    €79–215

Portsmouth to France by train, subway, and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 20m.

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