Southampton to Dover Port Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Dover Port takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Dover Port. 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 55m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

3h 28m

£71–132

Southampton to Dover Port train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Dover Port. 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 Port at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Dover Port? 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 Dover Port, Kent, 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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