The average train between Gillingham and Southampton takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Southampton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Gillingham to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Gillingham to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gillingham and Southampton is 146.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 3m.