The average train between Kingston and Southampton takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Kingston 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 2 hours between Kingston and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kingston is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kingston to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kingston station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Kingston to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Kingston to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Kingston to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Kingston and Southampton is 287.2 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 18m.