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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Coutances by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Coutancescar car
    6h 54m
    €52–413

  2. Train

    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 St Lazare to Lisontrain train
    4. Take the train from Lison to Coutancestrain train Ter
    9h 7m
    €244–428

  3. Bus, train

    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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Caen to Lisontrain train Ter
    5. Take the bus from Lison to Coutancesbus bus
    20h 54m
    €75–132

  4. 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 Coutancescar car
    7h 22m
    €242–295

  5. Fly, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane SOU - JER
    2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Granville to Coutancestrain train
    7h 4m
    €135–365

Southampton to Coutances by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Coutances via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Pasquier - Anjou, Paris St Lazare, and Lison in around 9h 7m.

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