The average train between Southampton and London Gateway takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to London Gateway. 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 London Gateway. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into London Gateway at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to London Gateway? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to London Gateway. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Stanford-le-Hope station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Southampton to London Gateway train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to London Gateway train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Stanford-le-Hope station.
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The distance between Southampton and London Gateway is 147.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Stanford-le-Hope via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 33m.