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Canterbury to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Southampton takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 48m
£69–154

Canterbury to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Canterbury to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 48m.

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