Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Tours

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    6h 32m
    €204–379

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 58m
    €72–155

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Tourscar car
    9h 38m
    €81–272

  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 Tourscar car
    8h 36m
    €240–294

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain train Ter
    11h 36m
    €80–161

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    7h 30m
    €140–425

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    7h 44m
    €130–402

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain train
    8h 21m
    €111–294

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane plane STN - TUF
    6h 16m
    €116–542

  10. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LHR - ORY
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    7h 6m
    €119–416

Portsmouth to Tours by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration16h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Tours.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 798.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to St Pierre Des Corps via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers