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Compare train and coach for Dartford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 128 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£55 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is a coach with an average price of £17.
This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Southampton:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Southampton costing on average £55.
The fastest way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dartford and Southampton including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Southampton from Dartford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 options to travel between Dartford and Southampton including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is a coach with an average price of £17.
This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Southampton:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Southampton costing on average £55.
The fastest way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
The Dartford to Southampton distance is approximately 128 km.
The average frequency per day from Dartford to Southampton is:
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dartford to Southampton:
- 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dartford to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Dartford to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Heathrow Airport, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Dartford to Southampton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Southampton, you can explore the New Forest National Park for hiking and cycling, take the Hythe Ferry for a scenic trip to Hythe, and enjoy shopping at Westquay Shopping Centre. Visit the Ocean Village Marina for dining and leisure activities, or relax at Southampton Common. Discover the city's history at the Tudor House and Garden, SeaCity Museum, and Solent Sky Museum. Art enthusiasts can visit the Southampton City Art Gallery, while theatre lovers can catch performances at the Mayflower Theatre.
For a well-rounded experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Southampton allows you to explore key attractions such as the SeaCity Museum, Tudor House and Garden, and the vibrant waterfront.
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