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Southampton to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Essex takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 17m
£58–136

Southampton to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 17m.

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