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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Chartres is to bus and train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Chartres is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Chartres via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Southampton to Chartres?

The distance between Southampton and Chartres is 674 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Southampton to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Chartres train from?

Southampton to Chartres train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 4:49 PM in Southampton and 5:49 PM in Chartres.

Where does the Southampton to Chartres train arrive?

Southampton to Chartres train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 483+ hotels available in Chartres.

Southampton to Chartres - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Chartres by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, train, car train, or plane

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

Train
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 12m
€206–372
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
2. Drive from Le Havre to Chartrescar
9h 28m
€63–262
Bus, train
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 train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
15h 19m
€65–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
6h 31m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 39m
€130–372
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 26m
€135–330
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 48m
€123–361
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 53m
€101–338
Fly Southampton Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
5h 49m
€92–396
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 25m
€134–391

Southampton to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

113Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.9 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

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 7h 12m.

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