The distance between Dover and Southampton is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dover to Southampton by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Stratford International and then to Southampton Central.
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There are several options for getting from Dover to Southampton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).
The distance between Dover and Southampton is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dover and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Southampton is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Southampton. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International, Stratford station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
South Eastern Trains Service, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Dover and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Southampton. We recommend that you drive to Southampton. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to Southampton Central. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Southampton. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 45m | £79($95) | hourly | 256km (159 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 3hrs | £83($100) | hourly | 249km (155 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 4h 30m | £76($90) | hourly | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £42($50) | on demand | 240km (149 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
South Western Railway
Southern Service
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.