Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Margate to Southampton

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
Great Western Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Margate to Southampton

Trains to Southampton from Margate

First train

03:37

Last train

00:36

Departure stationMargate
Arrival stationSouthampton
Journey time

From 3h 26m

Distance

125 miles (201 km)

Frequency

73 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Trains to Southampton from Margate

Want to travel from Margate to Southampton by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 4 hours 49 minutes to travel from Margate to Southampton by train. You'll find on average 73 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Southampton by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern and Thameslink trains operate on this route.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Margate to Southampton?

Want to know more about your journey from Margate to Southampton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I get from Margate to Southampton?

You can travel from Margate to Southampton by train in about 4 hours and 49 minutes. With around 73 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Margate to Southampton?

On average, the train journey from Margate to Southampton takes around 4 hours and 49 minutes, with 73 trains per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

What is the fastest train from Margate to Southampton?

The fastest trains from Margate to Southampton can cover the distance of 125 miles (201 km) in as little as 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Margate to Southampton?

No, you can’t travel from Margate to Southampton on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Margate to Southampton?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Margate to Southampton is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link