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The average train between Southampton and Perth takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Perth. 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 31m
Duration
528 mi
Distance
£218
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 Perthtrain train
8h 14m
£173–292

Southampton to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Perth at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 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 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 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 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Perth? 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 Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 527.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Perth via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 14m.

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