The average train between Hertford and Southampton takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hertford 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 Hertford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Southampton station via Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Hertford to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.
Hertford to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Hertford to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hertford and Southampton is 135.3 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Hertford East to Southampton Central via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 33m.