The average train between Durham and Southampton takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 hourly between Durham and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Durham to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Durham to Southampton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Durham and Southampton is 430.8 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 49m.