The average train between Swindon and Southampton takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Southampton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Swindon to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Swindon to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Southampton is 77.3 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Southampton Central via Reading in around 2h 6m.