The average train between Plumstead and Southampton takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Plumstead 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 Plumstead and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plumstead to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Plumstead to Southampton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London Waterloo station.
Plumstead to Southampton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Plumstead to Southampton train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Plumstead and Southampton is 122 km. The road distance is 143 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £29–65 and the journey takes 1h 16m.