Train Prestwick to Southampton from £198 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Southampton takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 10m
Duration: 517 mi
Distance: £198
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

7h 44m

£134–352

Prestwick to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Prestwick and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Southampton at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:42 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
9:40 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:49 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:51 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:49 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:48 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:51 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Southampton.

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Distance: 517 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Southampton Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 44m.

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