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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Southampton takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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.

2h 39m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway7h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 42m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 42m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 42m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 26m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 16m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 18m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 40m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 42m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction in around 2h 32m.

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