The average train between Southampton and Eton takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Eton. 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 Eton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Eton at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Eton. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Eton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Southampton to Eton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Eton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Slough station.
Book your Southampton to Eton train tickets online with Cross Country, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Eton is 85.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Windsor & Eton Central via Reading and Slough in around 1h 38m.