The average train between Southampton and Kings Cross takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton to Kings Cross. 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 every 30 minutes between Southampton and Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Kings Cross station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Southampton to Kings Cross train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Kings Cross train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Kings Cross train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Southampton and Kings Cross is 113.1 km. The road distance is 130 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 19m.