The average train between Washington and Southold takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Southold. 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 Washington and Southold. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Southold at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington to Southold? 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 Washington to Southold. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Southold station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Washington to Southold train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Southold train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Washington and Southold is 460.9 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Southold via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 6h 53m.