The average train between Hitchin and Southampton takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Southampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Hitchin to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Hitchin to Southampton train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hitchin and Southampton is 139.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 29m.