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Outbound fromDundee to Southampton by train
It takes an average of 10h 51m to travel from Dundee to Southampton by train, over a distance of around 389 miles (625 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Dundee to Southampton and tickets for this journey start from £116.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:30 | |
| Departure station | Dundee | |
| Arrival station | Southampton | |
| Journey time | From 9h 1m | |
| Distance | 389 miles (625 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £116.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
Taking the train from Dundee to Southampton in 9 hours 1 minute
Thinking about taking the train from Dundee to Southampton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 51 minutes to travel the 389 miles (625 km) from Dundee to Southampton by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Southampton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Dundee to Southampton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £116.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Southampton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Dundee 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 Dundee to Southampton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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