The average train between Colchester and Southampton takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 Colchester and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Colchester to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Colchester to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Southampton is 194 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 33m.
