The average train between Southampton and Stratford takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton to Stratford. 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 every 30 minutes between Southampton and Stratford. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Stratford at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Stratford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Southampton to Stratford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Stratford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Stratford train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Southampton and Stratford is 120.3 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 16m.