Southampton to Brest by bus
Brest lies 357 km (222 mi) south-west of Southampton, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 435 km (270 mi) of road.
| Southampton | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 269,781 | 144,899 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | SO15 | 29200–29827 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Brest are 1 h ahead of Southampton right now, so a 6 h 39 min journey lands 7 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brest
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Southampton to Brest
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Staying in Brest
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Southampton?
357 km (222 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Southampton; by road roughly 435 km (270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Southampton to Brest by bus?
About 6 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Southampton and Brest?
Brest is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Brest?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.