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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Southampton takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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.

3h 10m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 32m
£78–145

Margate to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 1m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.

Map of how to get from Margate to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 32m.

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