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Southampton to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Eltham takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Elthamtrain train London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
2h 11m
£33–68

Southampton to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Eltham at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 1m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 53m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 51m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 51m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 51m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern6h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 1m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 53m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Eltham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Eltham via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 11m.

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