The average train between Southampton and Cornwall takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Southampton to Cornwall. 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 once daily between Southampton and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 42m • 2 changes


6h 22m • 2 changes


5h 23m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Cornwall station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Southampton to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
The distance between Southampton and Cornwall is 242 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Luxulyan via Westbury (Wilts) and Par in around 6h 4m.