The average train between Southampton and Norwich takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Norwich. 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 Norwich. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Norwich at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Norwich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Southampton to Norwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Norwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Southampton to Norwich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southampton and Norwich is 267 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Norwich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 4m.