The average train between Southampton and Deal takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Deal. 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 Deal. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Deal? 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 Deal. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Deal station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Southampton to Deal train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Deal train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Southampton to Deal train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Deal is 199.4 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Deal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 56m.