The average train between Southampton and Gateshead takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Gateshead? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Gateshead station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Southampton to Gateshead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Gateshead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southampton to Gateshead train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Southampton and Gateshead is 451.4 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Newcastle via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 32m.