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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Tours is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Tours is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Southampton to Tours?

The distance between Southampton and Tours is 807 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Tours without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €180 - €390.

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

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Tours bus from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Tours?

The best way to get from Southampton to Tours is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Southampton to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 11:27 AM in Southampton and 12:27 PM in Tours.

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Tours.

Southampton to Tours - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, car train, 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
7h 7m
€182–386
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
16h 3m
€68–124
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
2. Drive from Le Havre to Tourscar
10h 5m
€80–282
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tourscar
8h 34m
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 49m
€148–444
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 Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5h 25m
€107–399
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 22m
€128–413
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 52m
€142–389

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

118Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to St Pierre Des Corps 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 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 3m.

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