Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$17

Average price

$40

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 44 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

101 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Southampton Central (SOU) on Wed, Jun 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.

Great Western Rail
09:23AM1h40
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:03AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
02:22PM1h40
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
04:02PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
05:01AM1h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
06:47AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
04:01AM1h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
05:47AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$511One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
05:52AM3h11
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:03AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$511One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m.

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2h 34m

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2h 4m

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5h 55m

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Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU)

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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) 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
62 miles (101 km)
Average train duration
2h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€11)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 40m
First train
04:01
Last train
21:45
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

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains

Travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) from $7 (€5) with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU) with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $7

FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU)

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Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Bristol
Southampton
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Southampton.
Amenities at train station
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
  • Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
The major train station for arrivals in Southampton is Southampton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton Central for your journey to Southampton from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. 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
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Southampton Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)

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