Southampton to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Arbroath takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 19m
Duration: 547 mi
Distance: £231
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain

8h 31m

£177–291

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 10:55 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:25 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 6:32 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 3 changes
9:55 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
14h 7m • 3 changes
10:55 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 6:00 PM
8h 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.

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 31m.

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