London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

1 h 36 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

110 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Victoria (VIC) 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 London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Southampton Central (SOU) on Sat, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .

On Sat, Jun 21 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.

08:03AM1h46

London Victoria (VIC)

09:49AMSouthampton Central (SOU)

$361One-way

0 transfers

03:33PM1h49

London Victoria (VIC)

05:22PMSouthampton Central (SOU)

$391One-way

0 transfers

04:03PM1h46

London Victoria (VIC)

05:49PMSouthampton Central (SOU)

$431One-way

0 transfers

12:33PM1h48

London Victoria (VIC)

02:21PMSouthampton Central (SOU)

$491One-way

0 transfers

06:20AM1h36

London Victoria (VIC)

07:56AMSouthampton Central (SOU)

$831One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m.

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Train	Most popular Bus
€47 Average price	€19 Average price Cheapest
2h 41m Average duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 59m Average duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU)

United Kingdom

Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€8)

Distance

67 miles (109 km)

Average train duration

2h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

$26 (€21)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 35m

First train

04:54

Last train

23:34

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€8)

Train providers: Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Rail from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains

For as little as $32 (€26) you can travel by train from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) with Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Rail. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 2 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $55
Southern frequency: 17 a day

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 1 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: $32

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.

FAQs: Trains from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU)

FAQs: Travel by train from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU).

Cheap train tickets from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) can start from as little as $20 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) is $66 (€54); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) is on average 1 h 28 min for the 68 mile (109 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Victoria (VIC) and Southampton Central (SOU) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) leaves at 4: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) leaves at 11: 09 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) without having to change trains with Southern. There is 1 direct train from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Southern, South Western Railway or CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 09 PM.

A day trip to Southampton Central (SOU) from London Victoria (VIC) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) by train is January.

You have options as you can travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU) 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Victoria (VIC) to Southampton Central (SOU)

London

Southampton

The major train station for departures in London is London Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your trip from London to Southampton.

London Victoria Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line