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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    4h 29m
    €196–335

  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 BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 5m
    €44–74

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3108 / ...
    12h 8m
    €85–120

  4. 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 Pariscar car
    5h 48m
    €223–265

  5. Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

    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 1700 / ...
    13h 35m
    €49–84

  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 Pariscar car
    7h 4m
    €118–222

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    5h 40m
    €105–312

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

    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
    6h 14m
    €108–265

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    6h 22m
    €104–282

  10. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LHR - ORY
    5h 59m
    €81–288

  11. Fly Southampton Airport to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SOU - ORY
    3h 43m
    €85–362

  12. 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
    6h 12m
    €121–273

Southampton to Paris by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Paris Nord via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 13h 5m.

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