The average train between Southampton and Livingston takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Livingston. 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 Livingston. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Livingston at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Livingston? 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 Livingston. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Livingston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Southampton to Livingston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Livingston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Southampton to Livingston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Livingston is 573.2 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Livingston North via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 49m.