The train between Canterbury and Southampton takes 2h 58m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Canterbury and Southampton. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 58m.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Southampton Central station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Canterbury to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Southampton is 178.4 km. The road distance is 210 km.
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 58m.