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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Rouen by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, train, car train, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    6h 38m
    €219–394

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Rouencar car
    7h 30m
    €57–223

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 22m
    €128–217

  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 Rouencar car
    5h 2m
    €203–238

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter / ...
    8h 24m
    €60–71

Portsmouth to Rouen by ferry, foot, bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Rouen, France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rouen Rive Droite via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 38m.

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