The average train between Whitley Bay and Southampton takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours 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 34m. 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 Newcastle station and arriving at Southampton Central station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Whitley Bay to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Southampton is 459.9 km. The road distance is 522 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 36m.