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SeaCity Museum
Southampton’s maritime museum, covering the city’s links to the Titanic and local port history through interactive displays.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastleigh to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastleigh to Southampton will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 6 trains that leave Eastleigh for Southampton on Mon, Jun 29, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 14 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.
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L80476
L84223
L84209
L80360
L80476
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L84238
L84223
L84209Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastleigh to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eastleigh to Southampton:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastleigh to Southampton costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 24m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (13m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Eastleigh to Southampton trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L84209 | 8:21 AM Eastleigh station (ESL) | 0h14 | 8:35 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80360 | 8:46 AM Eastleigh station (ESL) | 0h11 | 8:57 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80476 | 8:52 AM Eastleigh station (ESL) | 0h11 | 9:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84223 | 9:21 AM Eastleigh station (ESL) | 0h14 | 9:35 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80485 | 10:01 AM Eastleigh station (ESL) | 0h15 | 10:16 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84238 | 10:21 AM Eastleigh station (ESL) | 0h14 | 10:35 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Eastleigh to Southampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Southampton’s maritime museum, covering the city’s links to the Titanic and local port history through interactive displays.
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Aviation museum focused on Southampton’s flying-boat and aircraft heritage, with historic planes and engineering exhibits.
Southampton’s historic core, best explored on foot for medieval walls, hidden passages, and some of the city’s oldest buildings.
Open waterfront park facing the busy docks, a favourite place to watch cruise ships and enjoy sea air near the city centre.
A lively central street known for its elegant frontage, atmosphere, and popularity for evening walks near the old waterfront.
A classic south coast staple of battered local fish with chips, often enjoyed near the waterfront and tied to the city’s maritime heritage.
Fresh crab in bread or a soft roll is a popular Hampshire and south coast lunch, valued for simple preparation and sweet local shellfish.
Mussels from waters around the Solent are a regional seafood favourite, commonly steamed with white wine, garlic, or herbs.
A well-known independent restaurant with a strong local reputation for steaks, grilled dishes, and a smart but relaxed setting.
A respected waterfront restaurant offering refined Asian cuisine and cocktails in an elegant contemporary space at Ocean Village.
A stylish, established venue in Southampton’s old town known for seasonal British cooking, strong Hampshire produce, and an intimate atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs, but small tips are appreciated.
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