The average train between Margate and Southampton takes 3h 9m 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.
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 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 2m • 2 changesWant 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.
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 St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
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, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Margate and Southampton is 201.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
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 25m.