The average train between Southampton and Forest Hill takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Forest Hill at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Forest Hill station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Southampton to Forest Hill train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Forest Hill train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Forest Hill station.
Book your Southampton to Forest Hill train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Southampton and Forest Hill is 111.4 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Forest Hill via Clapham Junction in around 1h 59m.