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Outbound fromHorsham to Southampton by train
It takes an average of 3h 7m to travel from Horsham to Southampton by train, over a distance of around 48 miles (78 km). There are normally 132 trains per day travelling from Horsham to Southampton and tickets for this journey start from £21 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:08 | |
| Departure station | Horsham | |
| Arrival station | Southampton | |
| Journey time | From 1h 30m | |
| Distance | 48 miles (78 km) | |
| Frequency | 132 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Horsham to Southampton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Horsham to Southampton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 132 trains per day running between Horsham and Southampton, which usually take 3 hours 7 minutes to complete the 48 miles (78 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 30 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Southampton by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Horsham to Southampton start from £21.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Southampton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Horsham to Southampton
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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