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Outbound fromMargate to Southampton Central by train
It takes an average of 4h 31m to travel from Margate to Southampton Central by train, over a distance of around 125 miles (201 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Margate to Southampton Central and tickets for this journey start from £41.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:35 | |
| Departure station | Margate | |
| Arrival station | Southampton Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 37m | |
| Distance | 125 miles (201 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £41.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Margate to Southampton Central in 3 hours 37 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Margate to Southampton Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 31 minutes to travel the 125 miles (201 km) from Margate to Southampton Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to Southampton Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Margate to Southampton Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.20. 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 Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Margate to Southampton Central
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