The average train between Plaistow and Southampton takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Plaistow 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 Plaistow and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Plaistow is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plaistow to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Plaistow to Southampton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Waterloo station.
Plaistow to Southampton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Plaistow to Southampton train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Plaistow and Southampton is 120.5 km. The road distance is 139 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 13m.