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 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into London Gateway at 12:58 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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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to London Gateway. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at London Gateway station via London Waterloo. 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 South Western Railway, 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 181 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 31m.