Trains from London to Southampton
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Southampton will cost around $ 58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 45.
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London to Southampton
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The fastest trains
from London
to Southampton
Fastest Journey
1h 15m
Average
1h 36m
Trains per day
5
Distance
112 km
Of the 5 train that leave London for Southampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1h 36m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 1h 15m .
The slowest train will take 2h 28m 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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Journey Summary
London to Southampton Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 2 hours 49 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $26 | |
| Trains depart from: | London | |
| Trains arrive in: | Southampton | |
| Distance: | 112 km | |
| Train Companies: | Southern, South Western Railway |
Trains from London to Southampton
Trains in the United Kingdom are a popular way to travel between cities with domestic routes to most cities in the UK. London to Southampton trains are operated by South Western Railways and CrossCountry and typically take 1½ hours to arrive in Southampton. South Western Railway trains depart from London Waterloo train station, while CrossCountry trains leave from London Paddington Station. All London to Southampton trains arrive at Southampton Central train station.
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London to Southampton Train Cost
Average prices for Trains from London to Southampton when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€31 |
1 Day in Advance |
€31 |
1 Week in Advance |
€31 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€31 |
1 Month in Advance |
€31 |
3 Months in Advance |
€31 |
London to Southampton Trains: General Information
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Southampton with dozens of trains making the journey every day.
All London to Southampton trains are run by South Western Railways and CrossCountry.- Most trains are direct, depart from either London's Paddington, Waterloo, or Vauxhall train station and arrive at Southampton Central train station.
- Trains from London to Southampton take as little as 1 hour and 14 minutes to arrive in Southampton.
- Most travelers book their London to Southampton train tickets 1-2 days in advance of the travel date.
Departing London by Train
Most trains from London to Southampton departs from the London Waterloo station. London Waterloo is connected to Transport for London services via bus and underground, as it is a stop on the Northern (Charing Cross Branch), Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines. There are also a large number of buses that run to London Waterloo including night buses.
Arriving in Southampton by Train
All trains from London to Southampton arrive at Southampton train station. The station in Southampton is located just north of the harbor where ferry connections are available, the station is connected to local transport via a number of buses including the UniLink bus U1, which offers regular service to the Town Quay. A taxi rank is also available at the station, as well as a car park for drivers. The Town Quay is also a 15 to 20-minute walk along the main road leading from the station, and on a lovely day makes for a chance to take in Southampton’s great coastal feel.
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Metro lines Victoria, Circle
Bus lines 91, 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 63, 73, 205, 214
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Metro lines Central, Circle, Hammersmith, City
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Metro lines Bakerloo, Circle, District
Bus lines 7, 15, 18, 23, 27, 36, 46, 105, 436
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Metro lines Circle, District, Victoria
Bus lines 22, 211, 239, C1, N11
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Metro lines Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee, Waterloo, City
Bus lines 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 100, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176
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