There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Avignon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, 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- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 40m€272–535Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Avignonbus 710
23h 15m€99–158Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
- Take the train from Le Havre to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
16h 26m€219–309Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Avignoncar
12h 14m€328–425Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Avignoncar
13h 43m€223–382Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 40m€119–316Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 22m€108–246Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 29m€106–283Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
8h 42m€124–271Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
8h€112–315
Southampton to Avignon by bus, ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Avignon is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 23h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Avignon is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Avignon via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Southampton and Avignon is 1240 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €270 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Southampton to Avignon, including transfers.
Southampton to Avignon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Avignon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Avignon is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 23h 15m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Avignon, France?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Avignon Tgv via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Avignon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 23h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Avignon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Avignon is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 6:47 AM in Southampton and 7:47 AM in Avignon.
Southampton to Avignon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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