Cheltenham to Southampton Trains

Cheltenham to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Southampton takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 59m

£55–102

Cheltenham to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

11:04 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
7h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

7:29 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 2:02 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

10:10 AM → 1:04 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:02 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 3:04 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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