The average train between Southampton and Plaistow takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Plaistow. 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 Plaistow. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Plaistow at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Plaistow station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Southampton to Plaistow train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Plaistow train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Plaistow train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Southampton and Plaistow is 120.5 km. The road distance is 139 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.