The average train between Southampton and Marseille takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Marseille. 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 twice daily between Southampton and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Marseille at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




9h 56m • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes




9h 44m • 4 changes




9h 27m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Marseille station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Southampton to Marseille train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Marseille train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Southampton to Marseille train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Marseille is 988.6 km. The road distance is 1,333 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Marseille St Charles via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 16m.