The average train between Southampton and Washington takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Washington at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Washington? 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 Washington. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Washington station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Southampton to Washington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Washington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Southampton and Washington is 444.4 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to South Hylton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 20m.