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How to get fromSouthampton to Normandyby train (Eurostar), ferry, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Normandy by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    7h 6m
    €242–409

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter / ...
    11h 24m
    €65–76

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar car
    4h 56m
    €215–258

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane SOU - ACI
    2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    4h 40m
    €286–397

  5. Ferry, train via Caen

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
    2. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    12h 32m
    €80–101

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rouencar car
    6h 20m
    €114–213

Southampton to Normandy by train, subway, and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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 7h 6m.

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