What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Brest?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Brest is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 23h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Brest?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Brest is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Brest. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Brest via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Southampton to Brest?

The distance between Southampton and Brest is 1191 km.

How do I travel from Southampton to Brest without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Brest without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs €300 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Brest?

It takes approximately 10h to get from Southampton to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Brest bus from?

Southampton to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Brest train from?

Southampton to Brest train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Brest?

The best way to get from Southampton to Brest is to train which takes 10h and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 23h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €420 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Southampton to Brest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 1:54 PM in Southampton and 2:54 PM in Brest.

Where does the Southampton to Brest train arrive?

Southampton to Brest train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Brest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Brest?

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Brest.

Southampton to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Southampton Central 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 Bresttrain Tgv
10h
€309–536
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus
23h 35m
€86–156
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry Gb Pme-Fr Ros
2. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus 925
17h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Brestcar
10h 31m
€100–500
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
9h 58m
€290–367
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LHR - BES
8h 34m
€304–692
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
6h 39m
€131–364
Fly Southampton Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane SOU - BES
7h 35m
€186–418
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
9h 21m
€141–489

Southampton to Brest by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 1,191.4 km
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Brest 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 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 35m.

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