There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Normandy by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
6h 27m€221–389Bus
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 Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus
16h 38m€54–90Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
- Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
10h 43m€64–75Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
4h 56m€209–246Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rouencar
6h 20m€103–202Fly, ferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane SOU - ACI
- Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
4h 40m€286–447
Southampton to Normandy by bus, ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Normandy is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Normandy is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs €280 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Southampton and Normandy is 723 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €220 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Southampton to Normandy, including transfers.
Southampton to Normandy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Normandy train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Normandy is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €220 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 16h 38m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rouen Rive Droite via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 38m.
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Alderney Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200–290
- 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
- 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
- €14–25
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Normandy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Normandy is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 6:25 PM in Southampton and 7:25 PM in Normandy.
Southampton to Normandy train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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