The average train between Southampton and Swindon takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Swindon. 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 Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Swindon at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Swindon station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Southampton to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Southampton to Swindon train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Swindon is 77.3 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Swindon via Reading in around 1h 30m.