The average train between Southampton and West Malling takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to West Malling. 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 West Malling. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into West Malling at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at West Malling station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Southampton to West Malling train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to West Malling train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Southampton to West Malling train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and West Malling is 133.9 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to West Malling via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 42m.