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How to get fromSouthampton to Chennaiby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Chennai by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    14h 36m
    ₹29,288–69,259

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LGW - MAA
    17h 21m
    ₹25,419–67,266

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BHX - MAA
    17h 45m
    ₹44,663–81,216

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane STN - MAA
    17h 52m
    ₹33,981–106,082

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹23,969Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,369.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 36m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Chennai. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt. Alternatively, you can take the train to Barnham, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt.

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