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How to get fromSouthampton to Arcachon Bayby plane, train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Arcachon Bay by plane, train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SOU - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    9h 50m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Poitiers to Arcachontrain train Tgv
    5. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    6. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    17h 38m

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    5. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    9h 17m

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    5. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    8h 49m

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, ferry, travel

    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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    6. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    9h 15m

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane LGW - BIQ
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Facture Biganostrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    5. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    11h 12m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    6. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    28h 29m

  8. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Luxembourg

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    5. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    6. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    30h 12m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

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Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Arcachon Bay, France?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Arcachon Bay. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the line 39 bus to Gare de Pessac Alouette, walk to Pessac Alouette, take the train to Arcachon, walk to Jetée Thiers, take the ferry to Jetée Bélisaire, then travel to Arcachon Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Arcachon Bay via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille - Europe Train Station, Poitiers - Bus Station, Poitiers, Arcachon, Jetée Thiers, and Jetée Bélisaire in around 17h 38m.

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