The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastleigh to London
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastleigh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastleigh to London will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 12 trains that leave Eastleigh for London on Tue, May 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
P613685:43 PM1h21Eastleigh station (ESL)7:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
L76497 · P614145:21 PM1h28Eastleigh station (ESL)6:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way1 transfer
P615236:59 AM1h40Eastleigh station (ESL)8:39 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$421One-way0 transfers
L735696:43 AM1h23Eastleigh station (ESL)8:06 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$581One-way0 transfers
L727996:08 AM1h18Eastleigh station (ESL)7:26 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$581One-way0 transfers
L727996:08 AM1h18Eastleigh station (ESL)7:26 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$581One-way0 transfers
P61523 · L728026:59 AM1h20Eastleigh station (ESL)8:19 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$711One-way1 transfer
P613685:43 PM1h21Eastleigh station (ESL)7:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
L735696:43 AM1h23Eastleigh station (ESL)8:06 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$581One-way0 transfers
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P225925:12 PM1h27Eastleigh station (ESL)6:39 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$661One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Eastleigh to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastleigh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eastleigh to London:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastleigh to London costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
The journey is about 33m faster (1h 18m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly $38 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€27) vs $72 (€57)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Eastleigh to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastleigh to London trains for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:59 AM Eastleigh | 1h40 | 8:39 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:44 AM Eastleigh | 1h20 | 11:04 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:43 PM Eastleigh | 1h40 | 3:23 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Eastleigh to London trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Eastleigh to London.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Eastleigh to London.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastleigh to London
Trains from Eastleigh to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Eastleigh to London trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Eastleigh and London from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Eastleigh to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastleigh to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Eastleigh to London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 18:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets open until 2030. The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; 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: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2 and 3.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Hill (A335) Bus Layby outside station Terminating services: Station forecourt off Station Hill (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; 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
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
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