The average train between West Sussex and Southampton takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Southampton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Southampton. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Southampton station via Barnham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
West Sussex to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between West Sussex and Southampton is 70 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Southampton Central via Barnham in around 1h 57m.