The average train between Ashford and Southampton takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford to Southampton. 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 Ashford and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Southampton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Ashford to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.
Ashford to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Ashford to Southampton train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Ashford and Southampton is 88.3 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction in around 2h 5m.