How to get to Southampton from Dartford

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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 £9. 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 £9, and a train costs an average of £68.

Distance: 128 km

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£15

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£72

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4h 20m

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3h 50m

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2h 32m

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National Express

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from Dartford to Southampton

How to get to Southampton from Dartford by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
14:002h25
Dartford
16:25Southampton
£81One-way
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FlixBus
14:002h25
Dartford
16:25Southampton
£81One-way
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Fastest

FlixBus
14:002h25
Dartford
16:25Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes

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National Express
07:406h25
Dartford
14:05Southampton
£201One-way
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FAQs: Dartford to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dartford to Southampton.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Dartford to Southampton: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Dartford to Southampton is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Southampton:

A coach is £38 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Dartford to Southampton costing on average £52.

The fastest way to get to Southampton from Dartford is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 32 min.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Coach takes on average 4 h 50 min.

You should expect to travel around 79 miles from Dartford to Southampton.

The average frequency per day from Dartford to Southampton is:

  • 6 coaches a day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dartford and Southampton as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dartford to Southampton:

    The following travel companies offer services from Dartford to Southampton:

    • Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Dartford to Southampton tickets on Omio for £13.
    • South Western Railway, Thameslink or Southeastern can take you to Southampton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for South Western Railway from Dartford to Southampton for £52.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Dartford to Southampton with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by coach with.
    • Direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Southampton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Southampton from Dartford.

    Omio customers who travel from Dartford to Southampton often also extend their holiday to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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