The average train between Southampton and Esher takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Esher. 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 Esher. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Esher at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Esher. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Esher station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Southampton to Esher train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Esher train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hersham station.
Book your Southampton to Esher train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Esher is 89 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Hersham via Woking in around 1h 22m.