The average train between Southampton and Caterham takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Caterham. 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 Caterham. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Caterham at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Caterham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Southampton to Caterham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Caterham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Caterham station.
Book your Southampton to Caterham train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Southampton and Caterham is 101.7 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Caterham via Clapham Junction and East Croydon in around 2h 12m.