The average train between Stanstead Abbotts and Southampton takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stanstead Abbotts to Southampton. 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 30 minutes between Stanstead Abbotts and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead Abbotts is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stanstead Abbotts to Southampton? 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 Stanstead Abbotts to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Stanstead Abbotts station and arriving at Southampton station via Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Stanstead Abbotts to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from St Margarets (Herts) station.
Stanstead Abbotts to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Stanstead Abbotts to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Stanstead Abbotts and Southampton is 139 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from St Margarets (Herts) to Southampton Central via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 25m.