The average train between Southampton and Scotland takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Scotland. 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 Scotland. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Scotland? 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 Scotland. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Scotland station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Southampton to Scotland train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Scotland train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Southampton to Scotland train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Scotland is 677.7 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 38m.