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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Arbroath takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 24m
Duration
547 mi
Distance
£231
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain train
8h 23m
£178–302

Southampton to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 8m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 13m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 8m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 4m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Arbroath? 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 Southampton to Arbroath.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Arbroath via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 23m.

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