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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Rouen by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, car train, or train

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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 32m
    €201–379

  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 Rouencar car
    7h 30m
    €51–223

  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 Rouencar car
    5h 2m
    €200–235

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter / ...
    8h
    €52–231

Portsmouth to Rouen by train, subway, and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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 32m.

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