From Southampton

Best Hikes from Southampton by Train

Southampton is on the New Forest's doorstep, with Ashurst and Brockenhurst a short ride west, and Winchester, where the South Downs Way begins, a short ride north.

371 destination stations are within two hours of Southampton by train, and 2 National Parks: the nearest is New Forest National Park, 7min away.

371

destination stations within two hours

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Walks from Southampton

Stations within 90 minutes with the most listed hills close by, and a long-distance trail on the doorstep.

  1. 1

    Haslemere1hr 21min

    Up Black Down (921ft, a Marilyn), 2.4 miles as the crow flies.

  2. 2

    Petersfield1hr 7min

    Up Butser Hill (887ft, a Marilyn), 2.6 miles as the crow flies.

Under an hour

42 stations in this band

1 to 1½ hours

80 stations in this band

1½ to 2 hours

249 stations in this band

National Parks

National Parks by train from Southampton

The quickest train into each park, with every station that serves it on the park's own page.

Getting there

  • Times are from Southampton Central, whichever is quicker, for morning departures, from our journey-time data. Check the live timetable for the day you travel.
  • Railcards such as the 16-25, 26-30, Two Together and Senior take a third off most fares, subject to each card's time restrictions.
  • Trains back from rural stations can be hours apart, so check the last one before you set off.