There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Rouen by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, car, car train, bus, plane, or car ferry
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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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
6h 27m€191–353Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
12h€67–131Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
4h 56m€205–242Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 29m€130–388Drive, 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€94–175Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h 15m€132–315Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 36m€134–403
Southampton to Rouen by bus, ferry, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Rouen is to ferry and train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Rouen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 56m and costs €200 - €250.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rouen. 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 Rouen is 723 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €190 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Southampton to Rouen, including transfers.
Southampton to Rouen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Rouen is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 3:27 PM in Southampton and 4:27 PM in Rouen.
Southampton to Rouen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Rouen, 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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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