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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Quimper is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 22h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Quimper is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Quimper?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Quimper via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Southampton to Quimper?

The distance between Southampton and Quimper is 1187 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Southampton to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Quimper bus from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Quimper?

The best way to get from Southampton to Quimper is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 22h 15m.

Where does the Southampton to Quimper bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and Quimper?

Quimper is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 2:09 PM in Southampton and 3:09 PM in Quimper.

Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1938+ hotels available in Quimper.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Quimper by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, ferry, bus, car, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Quimpertrain Tgv
9h 50m
€147–590
Bus
cheapest
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Quimperbus
22h 15m
€76–146
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
5. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
15h 32m
€104–365
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 Quimpercar
10h 46m
€120–209
Car ferry, ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
3. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
4. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
17h 19m
€117–217
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Quimpercar
10h 12m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain
8h 18m
€125–491
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain
9h 28m
€103–264
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimpertrain
8h 15m
€125–301
Fly Southampton Airport to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane SOU - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Rennestrain
4. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain
11h 2m
€154–505

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

72Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.2 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Quimper via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Quimper via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 15m.

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