The average train between Southampton and Whitchurch takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Whitchurch. 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 Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Southampton to Whitchurch train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Whitchurch train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Southampton to Whitchurch train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Whitchurch is 246 km. The road distance is 339 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m.