Southampton to Newton Abbot by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Newton Abbot

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton to Newton Abbot, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:18 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 164
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey €159.26 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 28m
Train operators 5

Going from Southampton to Newton Abbot by train

About to set off from Southampton to Newton Abbot by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Southampton to Newton Abbot

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Southampton to Newton Abbot:

  • Cheapest ticket: €159.26

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Southampton to Newton Abbot train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Southampton to Newton Abbot is at 01:18 and the last is at 23:38. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:09 and the last one is at 23:40. You can expect 39 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 13 minutes.

Average train travel time from Southampton to Newton Abbot

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 38 minutes, travelling a total distance of 164 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Southampton and Newton Abbot

Tickets for travel between Southampton and Newton Abbot can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Southampton to Newton Abbot travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Newton Abbot.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Newton Abbot

Want to know more about your journey from Southampton to Newton Abbot? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Southampton to Newton Abbot covers a distance of 164 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.