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 £95 - £250 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs £95 - £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 1559 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 bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m 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 59m and costs £110 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £170 - £240 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 3:29 AM in Athens and 1:29 AM in Southampton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Southampton?

Book your Athens to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1961+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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

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Fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ATH - SOU
8h 59m
£119–352
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ATH - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
8h 47m
£98–266
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
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
30h 52m
£614–841
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 5m
£98–246
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
£128–238
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 18m
£112–287
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 28m
£120–251
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 9m
£110–305
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus
4. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2d 2h
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
£178–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar
31h 57m
£527–804

Athens to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 1,550 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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

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

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