The average train between Kent and Southampton takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Southampton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Kent to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Kent to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Kent and Southampton is 152.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 14m.