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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Fife takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Fife. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 20m
Duration
515 mi
Distance
£219
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
7h 54m
£178–281

Southampton to Fife train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Fife. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Fife at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 28m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 44m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Fife? 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 Fife.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 515.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cupar via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 54m.

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