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Compare train and coach for Dartford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 128 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Southampton from Dartford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Southampton:
A coach is £62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Southampton costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Southampton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by coach.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Southampton by train.
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