The average train between Southampton and Kew takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Kew. 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 Kew. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Kew at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kew. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Kew station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Southampton to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Southampton to Kew train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Kew is 100.6 km. The road distance is 130 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 11m.