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How to get fromSouthampton to Bourgesby train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Bourges by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain train Ter
    7h 45m
    €259–436

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourgesbus bus 727
    17h 20m
    €74–121

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Bourgescar car
    11h 23m
    €115–328

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Caen to Tourstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Tours to Bourgestrain train Ter
    16h 20m
    €128–176

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bourgescar car
    8h 22m
    €276–339

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain train
    8h 46m
    €144–383

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain train
    9h 10m
    €173–451

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain train
    9h 29m
    €144–346

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain train
    9h 23m
    €162–364

  10. Fly Southampton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane SOU - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain train
    7h 6m
    €120–437

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgestrain train
    10h 35m
    €162–386

Southampton to Bourges by train, subway, and foot

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Bourges, France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bourges via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bourges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 20m.

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