The average train between Southampton and Chartres takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Chartres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Chartres at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Chartres station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Southampton to Chartres train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Chartres train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Southampton to Chartres train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Chartres is 343.5 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chartres via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 57m.