The average train between Leigh-on-Sea and Southampton takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leigh-on-Sea is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leigh-on-Sea station and arriving at Southampton station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Leigh-on-Sea to Southampton train services, operated by c2c, depart from Leigh-on-Sea station.
Leigh-on-Sea to Southampton train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Leigh-on-Sea to Southampton train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leigh-on-Sea and Southampton is 159.7 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Leigh-on-Sea to Southampton Central via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 26m.