What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly and train which costs £75 - £240 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly and train which takes 8h 43m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Coach Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Athens to Southampton?

The distance between Athens and Southampton is 1560 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Southampton without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 8m and costs £100 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Southampton?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Athens to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Southampton bus from?

Athens to Southampton bus services, operated by Korona Travel, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Southampton?

The best way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs £110 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £270 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Athens to Southampton bus arrive?

Athens to Southampton bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Southampton?

Southampton is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 3:25 PM in Athens and 1:25 PM in Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Southampton.

Athens to Southampton - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Southampton by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ATH - SOU
8h 50m
£111–277
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ATH - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 33m
£62–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birminghambus
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
42h 8m
£106–252
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
30h 34m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ATH - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 43m
£88–263
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ATH - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 21m
£77–235
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ATH - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 4m
£80–288
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ATH - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 4m
£88–307
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ATH - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
10h 9m
£88–298
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus
3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2d 1h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
2d 12h
£140–268
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar
31h 38m
£526–761

Athens to Southampton by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 12hAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Southampton.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,550.6 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Southampton, England?

easyJet, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Southampton Airport (SOU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Coach Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria in around 2d 12h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.