The average train between Peterborough and Southampton takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Peterborough to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Peterborough to Southampton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Southampton is 202 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 46m.