The average train between Bristol and Southampton takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Southampton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
Bristol to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Bristol to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Southampton is 103.3 km. The road distance is 123 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m.