The average train between Horley and Southampton takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Horley 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 Horley and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horley is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Southampton at 2:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Horley 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 Horley to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Southampton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Horley to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Horley to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Horley to Southampton train tickets online with Thameslink, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Horley and Southampton is 92.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Southampton Central via Gatwick Airport and Clapham Junction in around 2h 14m.