The average train between Southampton and South Croydon takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to South Croydon. 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 South Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into South Croydon at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke 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 South Croydon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at South Croydon station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Southampton to South Croydon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to South Croydon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Southampton to South Croydon train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Southampton and South Croydon is 104.7 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 2m.