The average train between Whitley Bay and Southampton takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Whitley Bay to Southampton. 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 Whitley Bay and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Southampton? 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 Whitley Bay to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Whitley Bay to Southampton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Southampton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Southampton Central station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Southampton is 459.9 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Southampton Central via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 29m.