The average train between Southampton and Cheriton takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Cheriton. 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 Cheriton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cheriton at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cheriton. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Cheriton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Southampton to Cheriton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Cheriton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Southampton to Cheriton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Cheriton is 179 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Folkestone West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 11m.