The average train between Southampton and Tenby takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Tenby. 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 4 hours between Southampton and Tenby. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Tenby at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Tenby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Tenby station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Southampton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tenby station.
Book your Southampton to Tenby train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southampton and Tenby is 244.9 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Tenby via Reading and Swansea in around 6h 18m.