The average train between Hertford and Southampton takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertford 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 Hertford and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Southampton station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Hertford to Southampton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.
Hertford to Southampton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Hertford to Southampton train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hertford and Southampton is 135.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Southampton Central via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 27m.