The average train between Bedford and Southampton takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford 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 every 30 minutes between Bedford and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Southampton station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Bedford to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Bedford to Southampton train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bedford and Southampton is 151.4 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Southampton Central via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 40m.
