The average train between Southampton and Didcot takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Didcot. 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 Southampton and Didcot. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Didcot at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Didcot station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Southampton to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Southampton to Didcot train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Didcot is 79.2 km. The road distance is 103 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 53 min.