The average train between Rainham and Southampton takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rainham 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 Rainham and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Rainham to Southampton train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Waterloo station.
Rainham to Southampton train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rainham to Southampton train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rainham and Southampton is 130.9 km. The road distance is 153 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.