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

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There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Charente by train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    8h 41m
    €294–496

  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 Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 37m
    €88–153

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    16h 28m
    €141–196

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Charentecar car
    12h 38m
    €135–545

  5. Bus via Angoulême

    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 bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Angoulêmebus bus
    22h 22m
    €98–158

  6. 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 Charentecar car
    10h 30m
    €300–378

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    8h 26m
    €114–262

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    8h 58m
    €127–333

  9. 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Angoulemetrain train
    9h 50m
    €186–450

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane plane STN - LIG
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus bus
    11h 27m
    €106–379

Southampton to Charente by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to La Bisaiguë via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Géant Ouest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 20h 37m.

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