How to Travel from
Athens to Southampton
by Route or Car
Eleven ways to Travel from Athens to Southampton
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Cheapest
By car (3 245 km)
30 h 48 min
3245 km.
from $178
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to London Gatwick Airport)
8 h 50 min
2437 km.
from $246.49
Bus via Bucharest
42 h 45 min
2438 km.
from $366.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Heathrow Airport)
9 h 15 min
2437 km.
from $294.32
Bus, Plane (Fly to Luton Airport)
9 h 6 min
2437 km.
from $257.25
Bus, Plane (Fly to London Stansted Airport)
9 h 9 min
2437 km.
from $261.70
Bus, Plane (Fly to Birmingham Airport)
10 h 2 min
2437 km.
from $313.88
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bournemouth Airport)
10 h 47 min
2437 km.
from $263.16
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ringway Airport)
12 h 14 min
2437 km.
from $410.62
Bus, Train
2 d 3 h 42 min
2437 km.
from $5.43
Bus
2 d 10 h 15 min
2436 km.
from $254.25
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.76
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.56
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$101.90–$203.80
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$445.82
Brussels Airlines
Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$573.20–$891.64
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.76–$1,146.40
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$445.82
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$420.35
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.40
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$522.25
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$292.97
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.92–$891.64
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.44–$764.27
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,082.71
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$598.68
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$700.58
Aer Lingus
Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$827.95
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$624.15
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$560.46
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.76–$955.33
Jet2.com
Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$509.51
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$267.49
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.61
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$267.49
Loganair
Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$598.68
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$471.30
Wizz Air UK
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.13
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$242.02
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to London
Ave. Duration:
42h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$165.59
Citylines
Bus from Athens Chiou to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$58.59
Tarsin
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Luton
Ave. Duration:
20h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.94–$242.02
Anumi Travel
Bus from Tirana to Brighton
Ave. Duration:
36h
Frequency:
Once a week
Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
9h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53
Alvavel
Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
KTEL Thessalonikis
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20
Arriva UK
Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Other operators
Irish Ferries
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.58–$53.50
Train operators
Eurotunnel
Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Southern
Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76
Thameslink
Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to West
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.83–$39.49
First Great Western Service
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.20–$61.14
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30
Bus from London Victoria to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$38.21
Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.58–$89.16
Train from Birmingham International to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.53–$267.49
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$54.77
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$140.12–$433.08
South Western Railway
Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Clapham Junction to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.68–$114.64
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$52.22–$121.01
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$45.86
Elizabeth Line
Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$33.12
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Southampton?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to bus which costs $141.30 - $228.26 and takes 2 days 10h.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton?
The fastest way to get from Athens to Southampton is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Athens and Southampton?
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade via Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay K and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 45m.
How far is it from Athens to Southampton?
The distance between Athens and Southampton is 2584 km.
How do I travel from Athens to Southampton without a car?
The best way to get from Athens to Southampton without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 42h 45m and costs $163.04 - $391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Athens to Southampton?
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Athens to Southampton, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Athens to Southampton bus from?
Athens to Southampton bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Chiou station.
Train, bus or fly from Athens to Southampton?
The best way to get from Athens to Southampton is to bus via Bucharest which takes 42h 45m and costs $163.04 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $402.17 and takes 8h 35m. There are no good options to train between Athens to Southampton.
Where does the Athens to Southampton bus arrive?
Athens to Southampton bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdika Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Athens and Southampton?
Southampton is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 13:37 in Athens and 11:37 in Southampton.
How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Southampton?
Book your Athens to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Southampton?
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