How to Travel from
Southampton to Crete
by Route or Car
Ten ways to Travel from Southampton to Crete
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Cheapest
By car (3 684 km)
44 h 53 min
3684 km.
from $202
Other
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
8 h 7 min
2736 km.
from $226.85
Train, Plane (Train to London Stansted Airport)
8 h 57 min
2736 km.
from $261.37
Bus, bus and ferry via Bucharest
2 d 5 h 16 min
2736 km.
from $422.26
Train, Plane (Train to London Gatwick Airport)
7 h 47 min
2736 km.
from $216.27
Train, Plane (Train to London Gatwick Airport)
8 h 29 min
2736 km.
from $275.08
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
8 h 43 min
2736 km.
from $296.52
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
8 h 52 min
2736 km.
from $314.98
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
8 h 20 min
2736 km.
from $277.91
Train, Bus
2 d 13 h 56 min
2735 km.
from $461.47
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$53.16–$88.60
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$392.39
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$430.36
Plane from Bristol Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Bristol Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$354.42–$1,139.20
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$607.57
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$417.71
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$417.71
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18
Jet2.com
Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$329.10
Plane from Bristol Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$443.02
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$417.71
Corendon Airlines
Website:
corendon.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$696.18
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Union Ivkoni
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55
Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.92–$24.05
Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Tarsin
Bus from Luton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
20h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$240.50
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Anumi Travel
Bus from Brighton to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week
Diamant Travel
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40
Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Arriva UK
Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Train operators
Southern
Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50
First Great Western Service
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$16.46
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$278.47
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Ruse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$16.46
South Western Railway
Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Woking
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$113.92
Train from Southampton Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25
Other operators
Seajets
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47
Fast Ferries
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$455.68
ANEK Lines
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Crete?
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Crete is to train and fly which costs $152.17 - $347.83 and takes 7h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Crete?
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Crete is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Crete?
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and arriving at Heraklion via London Victoria, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
How far is it from Southampton to Crete?
The distance between Southampton and Crete is 2833 km.
How do I travel from Southampton to Crete without a car?
The best way to get from Southampton to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Bucharest which takes 2 days 5h and costs $206.52 - $478.26 .
How long does it take to get from Southampton to Crete?
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Southampton to Crete, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Southampton to Crete bus from?
Southampton to Crete bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
Where does the Southampton to Crete bus arrive?
Southampton to Crete bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
What is the time difference between Southampton and Crete?
Crete is 2h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 07:53 in Southampton and 09:53 in Crete.
Where can I stay near Crete?
There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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