The average train between Strood and Southampton takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Southampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Strood to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Strood to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Strood and Southampton is 142.1 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 31m.