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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Whitstable takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 23m
£59–114

Southampton to Whitstable train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Whitstable via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 23m.

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