Driving from Brest to Southampton
Southampton lies 357 km (222 mi) north-east of Brest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 435 km (270 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Brest | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 144,899 | 269,781 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 29200–29827 CEDEX 9 | SO15 |
Clocks in Southampton are 1 h behind Brest right now, so a 5 h 26 min journey lands only 4 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Southampton
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Brest to Southampton
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Staying in Southampton
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Common questions
How far is Southampton from Brest?
357 km (222 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brest; by road roughly 435 km (270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brest to Southampton by car?
About 5 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brest and Southampton?
Southampton is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Southampton?
The Pound (GBP).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.