The average train between Southampton and Fife takes 8h 17m 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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Fife. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Fife at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Fife. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Fife station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Southampton to Fife train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Fife train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Southampton to Fife train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Fife is 612.8 km. The road distance is 830 km.
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 39m.