The average train between Harwich and Southampton takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Harwich to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Harwich to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Harwich and Southampton is 219.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Southampton Central via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 20m.