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How to get fromSouthampton to English Channelby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to English Channel by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    8h 19m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    11h 40m

  3. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train, travel

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 28m

  4. Train, travel via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain train
    3. Walk from Corkickle to English Channelunknown unknown
    8h 56m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    5. Walk from Workington to English Channelunknown unknown
    11h

  6. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 49m

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    6h 13m

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    5. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 52m

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    4. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 4m

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    5. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    8h 9m

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain train
    5. Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown unknown
    8h 46m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and English Channel?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to English Channel. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Parton, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to English Channel via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Workington in around 11h 40m.

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