The average train between Southampton and Amsterdam takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Amsterdam. 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 4 times a day between Southampton and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Amsterdam? 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 Southampton to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Amsterdam station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Southampton to Amsterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Amsterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Southampton to Amsterdam train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Southampton and Amsterdam is 463.9 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Amsterdam Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 7h 13m.