The average train between Harwich International Port and Southampton takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich International Port 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 International Port and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich International Port is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Harwich International Port to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich International Port to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Harwich International Port to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich International Port to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Harwich International Port to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Harwich International Port and Southampton is 217.9 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Harwich International to Southampton Central via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 15m.