The average train between Southampton and Darlington takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Darlington. 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 Southampton and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Darlington at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Darlington? 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 Darlington. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Darlington station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Southampton to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Southampton to Darlington train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Darlington is 402.7 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Darlington via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 41m.