The average train between Southampton and Durham takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Durham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Southampton to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Southampton to Durham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Southampton and Durham is 430.8 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 7m.