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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to France is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to France is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to France station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and France?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to France. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Cité via Waterloo station, Leicester Square station, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Southampton to France?

The distance between Southampton and France is 584 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €180 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Southampton to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to France?

The best way to get from Southampton to France is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €330 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Southampton to France bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and France?

France is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 8:31 AM in Southampton and 9:31 AM in France.

Where does the Southampton to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 24127+ hotels available in France.

Southampton to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 32m
€183–338
Bus
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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 BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 9m
€61–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 48m
€215–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 32m
€118–361
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
7h 4m
€96–185
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
6h 20m
€115–263
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 42m
€117–342
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
6h 6m
€102–252
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
5h 45m
€97–262
Fly Southampton Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
3h 47m
€72–325

Southampton to France by train and subway

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Distance: 584.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Leicester Square station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 13h 9m.

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