Cambridge to Southampton train
Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Southampton
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Train schedule from Cambridge to Southampton
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Fastest train times from Cambridge to Southampton
Fastest Journey
3 h 5 m
Average
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
178 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Cambridge for Southampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Cambridge to Southampton
 | Distance | 110 miles (178 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 7 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $37 (€34) |
 | Train frequency | 34 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 34 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Thameslink, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southern or Great Northern |
Trains from Cambridge to Southampton cover the 110 miles (178 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 7 min with our travel partners like Thameslink, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southern or Great Northern. Normally, there are 34 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $37 (€34), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $30 (€27). Travelers depart most frequently from Cambridge and arrive in Southampton Central.
Train providers: Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern from Cambridge to Southampton trains
You can travel by train between Cambridge and Southampton with Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern for as low as $30 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Are you making plans to travel from Cambridge to Southampton? Why not take a train with Great Northern? Omio can show you current Great Northern train times, tickets, travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Cambridge to Southampton trains all in one place. On the Great Northern train, you can expect to travel 110 miles (178 km) to Southampton from Cambridge. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Cambridge to Southampton, you can quickly see if the Great Northern ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way Great Northern train to Southampton from Cambridge, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Train information from Cambridge to Southampton with Great Northern:
- Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
- Great Northern frequency: 12 a day
Save time and money by searching for and booking your Thameslink train from Cambridge to Southampton online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest Thameslink train to Southampton from Cambridge, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current Thameslink train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 110 miles (178 km) trip between Cambridge and Southampton as well as ticket information for the train (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Southampton from Cambridge, you can check straight away if the Thameslink ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official Thameslink Cambridge to Southampton train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
Train information from Cambridge to Southampton with Thameslink:
- Average Duration: 4 h 16 min
- Thameslink frequency: 21 a day
Save time and money by searching for and booking your Southern train between Cambridge and Southampton online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest Southern train between Cambridge and Southampton, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current Southern train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 110 miles (178 km) trip to Southampton from Cambridge as well as ticket information for the train (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Southampton from Cambridge, you can check straight away if the Southern ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official Southern Cambridge to Southampton train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
Travel Tips: Trains from Cambridge to Southampton
There are a few train stations in Cambridge to start your route from including Cambridge and Cambridge North. In Southampton you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton, Town Quay.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Cambridge and arrive in Southampton Central.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cambridge, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city center.
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