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Southampton to Hemel Hempstead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Hemel Hempstead takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Hemel Hempstead. 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 20m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£45
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 Euston to Hemel Hempsteadtrain train London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2h 10m
£38–81

Southampton to Hemel Hempstead train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 5m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 4m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 31m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)West Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Hemel Hempstead? 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 Hemel Hempstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Hemel Hempstead, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Hemel Hempstead via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 10m.

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