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How to get fromSouthampton to Alicanteby plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Alicante by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SOU - ALC
    5h 7m
    €103–259

  2. Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BOH - ALC
    7h 8m
    €58–215

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    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 Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    31h 31m
    €151–419

  4. Ferry, train via Madrid

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    42h 52m
    €350–476

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Alicantecar car
    22h 33m
    €280–584

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    7h 17m
    €72–278

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LGW - ALC
    7h 37m
    €73–185

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LTN - ALC
    7h 27m
    €87–577

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane LHR - VLC
    3. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    9h 41m
    €115–312

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    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 Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    36h 50m
    €155–280

  11. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Alicantebus bus
    37h 25m
    €195–295

  12. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry Gb Pme-Es Sdr
    2. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    44h 24m
    €358–418

Southampton to Alicante by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration42h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Alicante, Spain?

easyJet, KLM, and Transavia Holland fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 36h 50m.

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