The average train between Southampton and Wilhelmshaven takes 15h 37m and the fastest train takes 12h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Wilhelmshaven. 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 5 times a day between Southampton and Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 15h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Wilhelmshaven? 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 Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
Southampton to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Southampton to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Wilhelmshaven is 710.3 km. The road distance is 1,087 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 12h 34m.