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

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Orléans by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, train, car train, or plane

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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 Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train Ter
    6h 14m
    €242–406

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 39m
    €62–110

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Orléanscar car
    10h 23m
    €90–288

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train Ter
    15h 24m
    €79–131

  5. 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 Orléanscar car
    7h 20m
    €250–308

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 13m
    €127–353

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 37m
    €156–421

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 55m
    €127–316

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    8h 6m
    €158–358

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 50m
    €145–334

  11. Fly Southampton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane SOU - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    5h 32m
    €103–407

  12. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    8h 42m
    €194–546

Southampton to Orléans by train, subway, and foot

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Orléans, France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Orleans via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 39m.

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