The average train between Margate and Southampton takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Southampton at 2:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Southampton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Margate to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Margate to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Margate and Southampton is 201.8 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 34m.