The average train between Southampton and Shenfield takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Shenfield. 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 Shenfield. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Shenfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Shenfield. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Shenfield station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Southampton to Shenfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Shenfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Shenfield train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southampton and Shenfield is 144.9 km. The road distance is 162 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 16m.