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 €55 - €120 and takes 13h 18m.

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 48m and costs €70 - €360.

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 18m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 35m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 13h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €360 and takes 3h 48m.

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 8:05 PM in Southampton and 9:05 PM 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 22566+ hotels available in France.

Southampton to France - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to France by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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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 35m
€163–313
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 18m
€57–118
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
2. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
12h 45m
€78–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
5h 48m
€214–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
7h 4m
€95–185
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 35m
€108–341
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
€109–260
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 39m
€112–359
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 2m
€97–249
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 41m
€97–269
Fly Southampton Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
3h 48m
€72–355

Southampton to France by train and subway

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Distance: 584.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m. 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 18m.

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