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Southampton to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Dover takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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.

3h 14m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 26m
£75–177

Southampton to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:52 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 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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, Stratford station, and Stratford International in around 3h 26m.

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