The average train between Kew and Southampton takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Kew 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 Kew and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kew is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kew to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kew station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Kew to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Kew to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Kew and Southampton is 100.6 km. The road distance is 130 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 9m.