The cheapest and fastest trains from Hatfield to Southampton
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hatfield to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hatfield to Southampton will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hatfield for Southampton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hatfield to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 126 km
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hatfield to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hatfield to Southampton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:48 Hatfield | 3h12 | 10:00 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Hatfield | 2h55 | 10:00 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hatfield to Southampton
Trains from Hatfield to Southampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Hatfield to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Hatfield and Southampton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hatfield to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hatfield to Southampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hatfield and Southampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Totton / Romsey: Bus Stop outside of Station on sliproad from Waterloo Road to Mountbatten Way (A33) To Southampton: Mountbatten Way (A33) Bus Stop by Lakelands Drive
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Totton / Romsey: Redbridge Roundabout Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road) To Southampton: Redbridge School Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road)
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.
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