The average train between Southampton and Brentwood takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Brentwood. 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 Southampton and Brentwood. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Brentwood at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Brentwood. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Brentwood station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Southampton to Brentwood train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Brentwood train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brentwood station.
Book your Southampton to Brentwood train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Southampton and Brentwood is 143.2 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Brentwood via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford in around 2h 15m.