There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Paris by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, car train, ferry, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 45m€167–302Bus
cheapest- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus
13h€54–115Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Drive from Le Havre to Pariscar
8h 37m€66–247Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 54m€209–249Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
9h 32m€74–151Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 25m€108–352Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 35m€96–319Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
6h 56m€122–293Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
5h 48m€84–338Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
6h 23m€122–358Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
4h 34m€89–382
Portsmouth to Paris by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Paris is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Paris is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €85 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Paris station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Paris. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Paris Nord via Waterloo station, London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Paris is 575 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Paris without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €160 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Portsmouth to Paris, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Paris bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Paris train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Paris is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Paris, France?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Paris Nord via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 13h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Luton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Southampton Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–320
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €45–90
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–210
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Paris bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Paris is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 5:41 PM in Portsmouth and 6:41 PM in Paris.
Portsmouth to Paris train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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