The average train between South Wales and Southampton takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales 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 South Wales and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Southampton. However, there are services departing from South Wales station and arriving at Southampton station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
South Wales to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.
South Wales to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your South Wales to Southampton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between South Wales and Southampton is 164.6 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Southampton Central via Cardiff Central in around 4h 20m.