The average train between Cambridge Station and Southampton takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge Station 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 Cambridge Station and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge Station is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge Station to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge Station to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Station station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Cambridge Station to Southampton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge Station to Southampton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Cambridge Station to Southampton train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cambridge Station and Southampton is 178.7 km. The road distance is 221 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 47m.