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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Charente is to bus via Dover which costs €80 - €170 and takes 20h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Charente is to train and fly which takes 8h 49m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Charente?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Charente. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Géant Ouest via London Victoria, Dover, Paris and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

How far is it from Southampton to Charente?

The distance between Southampton and Charente is 1021 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Charente without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 1m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Southampton to Charente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Charente bus from?

Southampton to Charente bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Charente?

The best way to get from Southampton to Charente is to train via Paris which takes 9h 1m and costs €240 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 20h 11m.

Where does the Southampton to Charente bus arrive?

Southampton to Charente bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Charente?

Charente is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 12:13 PM in Southampton and 1:13 PM in Charente.

Where can I stay near Charente?

There are 569+ hotels available in Charente.

Southampton to Charente - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Charente by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
9h 1m
€247–482
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
21h 17m
€79–176
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulêmebus
20h 11m
€81–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Charentecar
12h 38m
€113–514
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
9h 13m
€139–312
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Angoulemetrain Tgv
10h 2m
€264–469
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charentecar
10h 34m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
8h 49m
€118–322
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
9h 12m
€111–363

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

71Weekly Services

9h 1mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,020.7 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Pontouvre 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 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Géant Ouest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 20h 11m.

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