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Outbound fromAberdeen to Southampton by train
It takes an average of 13h 36m to travel from Aberdeen to Southampton by train, over a distance of around 432 miles (695 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Southampton and tickets for this journey start from £88.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:24 | |
| Departure station | Aberdeen | |
| Arrival station | Southampton | |
| Journey time | From 10h 14m | |
| Distance | 432 miles (695 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £88.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Aberdeen to Southampton by train
There's no direct train from Aberdeen to Southampton. The trains you will typically take on this route include ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, and CrossCountry.
You will find an at-seat catering service on most ScotRail trains, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks for your journey across Scotland. If you are travelling in First Class, you’ll get a free hot or soft drink and a sweet or savoury snack for the journey. You can also buy refreshments from the trolley service. Free WiFi is provided on the route from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Haymarket, where we advise you to stop and change to an Avanti West Coast service.
All London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services feature a buffet car called The Foodbar, usually located either in coach J or H. Here, you can purchase hot and cold food and drink throughout the day. On most journeys, you'll also find a full drinks menu and an at-seat trolley service. If you travel in First Class, the food and drink are complimentary but subject to availability.
Most CrossCountry trains offer free WiFi onboard. A catering service is available between 06:00 and 20:00 on this particular route. You can also take your bike with you free of charge, but we advise you to book a space in advance.
Starting your journey from Aberdeen, you'll travel through Scotland and the North West of England, where you'll be blown away by the outstanding natural beauty of the Lake District, the Peak District, and the Yorkshire Dales. Make sure you grab a window seat and have your camera ready to capture some stunning shots. After taking the train from Wolverhampton, you'll head towards the South East of England and stop at Oxford, the home of the oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of the fastest-growing and most diverse cities in the UK.
A few stops later and you'll find yourself in Winchester, with the chance to admire the South Downs National Park, one of many stunning green attractions en route to Southampton.
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Cheap train tickets from Aberdeen to Southampton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Aberdeen to Southampton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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