The average train between Chelmsford and Southampton takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Southampton at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Chelmsford to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Chelmsford to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chelmsford and Southampton is 159.7 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 28m.
