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How to get fromSouthampton to Chennaiby bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    14h 53m
    ₹26,348–77,190
  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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
    18h 5m
    ₹28,427–67,279
  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
    18h 10m
    ₹41,691–66,256
  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
    ₹36,994–111,209

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹23,836Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Chennai. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, 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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