The average train between Suffolk and Southampton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Suffolk 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 hourly between Suffolk and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Suffolk station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Suffolk to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Suffolk to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Suffolk and Southampton is 217.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 4m.