There are 13 ways to get from Southampton to Grenoble by train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Grenobletrain Tgv
8h 30m€292–505Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus 766 / ...
20h 31m€75–151Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry
- Take the train from Le Havre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
16h 39m€191–279Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Grenoblecar
11h 5m€308–395Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
- Take the bus from Le Havre to Grenoblebus N1709
20h 37m€109–149Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Grenoblecar
12h 34m€203–352Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
7h 25m€108–325Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Grenobletrain
8h 25m€100–306Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
8h 2m€107–285Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Grenobletrain
9h 6m€109–316Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
7h 51m€131–333Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LGW - GNB
7h 23m€83–420Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenobletrain
9h 21m€161–389
Southampton to Grenoble by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Grenoble is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 20h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Grenoble is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €80 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Grenoble via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Grenoble via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Southampton and Grenoble is 1139 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Grenoble without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Southampton to Grenoble, including transfers.
Southampton to Grenoble bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Grenoble train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Grenoble is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 20h 31m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Grenoble, France?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Grenoble via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Grenoble via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Lyon in around 20h 31m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–410
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Grenoble bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Grenoble is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 1:34 PM in Southampton and 2:34 PM in Grenoble.
Southampton to Grenoble train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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