The train between Cambridge and Southampton takes 2h 59m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cambridge 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 on demand between Cambridge and Southampton. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Southampton Central station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Cambridge to Southampton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Southampton is 178.4 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 59m.