Southampton to Watford train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Watford

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$43

Fastest journey

2 h 29 m

Average duration

2 h 39 m

Trains per day

Distance

109 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Watford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to Watford will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Southampton for Watford on Fri, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 109 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:59AM3h13

Southampton

09:12AMWatford

$301One-way

0 transfers

04:52AM2h31

Southampton

07:23AMWatford

$421One-way

0 transfers

05:01AM3h19

Southampton

08:20AMWatford

$421One-way

0 transfers

01:30PM2h29

Southampton

03:59PMWatford

$481One-way

0 transfers

04:49AM2h34

Southampton

07:23AMWatford

$521One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to Watford

United Kingdom

Trains from Southampton to Watford run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

67 miles (109 km)

Average train duration

2h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

$30 (€24)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 21m

First train

00:05

Last train

23:30

Price information

Train providers: South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry from Southampton to Watford trains

South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry trains will get you from Southampton to Watford from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from Southampton to Watford with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 2 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $38
South Western Railway frequency: 12 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Southampton to Watford with Southern:

Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $69

FAQs: Trains from Southampton to Watford

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to Watford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Watford.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Watford can start from as little as $29 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to Watford is $56 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Southampton to Watford train time is 2 h 21 min covering the 68 mile (109 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to Watford leaves at 12: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to Watford leaves at 11: 30 PM.

There are 18 trains a day from Southampton to Watford which require at least one change with South Western Railway or Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Southampton to Watford you can take a train with South Western Railway or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Southampton and Watford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 30 PM.

A trip to Watford from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to Watford is July.

You have options as you can travel from Southampton to Watford 2 different ways: train or bus.