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Dover to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Southampton takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

3h 16m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 4m
£76–177

Dover to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Dover to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Southampton Central via Stratford International, Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 4m.

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