What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Vannes?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Vannes is to car ferry and drive which costs €90 - €110 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Vannes?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Vannes is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Vannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Vannes. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Vannes via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Vannes?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Vannes via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Vannes?

The distance between Portsmouth and Vannes is 1060 km.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Vannes without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Vannes without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs €290 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Vannes?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Portsmouth to Vannes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Vannes bus from?

Portsmouth to Vannes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Vannes train from?

Portsmouth to Vannes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Vannes?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Vannes is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs €290 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Vannes bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Vannes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Vannes?

Vannes is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 11:38 PM in Portsmouth and 12:38 AM in Vannes.

Where does the Portsmouth to Vannes train arrive?

Portsmouth to Vannes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Vannes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Vannes?

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Where can I stay near Vannes?

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Portsmouth to Vannes - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Portsmouth to Vannes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, car train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannestrain Tgv
9h 1m
€292–501
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Vannesbus
21h 5m
€81–141
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Vannescar
9h 47m
€92–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vannescar
9h 6m
€274–339
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter
11h 43m
€108–136
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain
8h 11m
€102–255
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain
7h 35m
€113–437

Portsmouth to Vannes by train, subway, and foot

68Weekly Services

9h 1mAverage Duration

€292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.5 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Vannes 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 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Vannes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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