The average train between Southampton and Rainham takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Rainham. 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 Rainham. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rainham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rainham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Southampton to Rainham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rainham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.
Book your Southampton to Rainham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Rainham is 149.4 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rainham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 32m.