The average train between Fife and Southampton takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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 Fife and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fife to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Fife to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Southampton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Fife to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Fife to Southampton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Southampton is 612.8 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 39m.