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The average train between Southampton and Dover takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 28m
£71–132

Southampton to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Dover? 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 Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 28m.

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