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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 15 m
Average
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
112 km
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Southampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 69 miles (111 km) | |
Average train ticket price | $30 (€27) | |
Train frequency | 48 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 38 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Cross Country, Southern, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway |
Trains from London to Southampton cover the 69 miles (111 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 3 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Southern, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway. Normally, there are 48 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $30 (€27), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $29 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Southampton Central.
You can travel by train to Southampton from London with CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern for as low as $29 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
London to Southampton train information with Southern:
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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Average prices for Trains from London to Southampton when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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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.
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.
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.
When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your trip from including London Victoria, London St Pancras International and London Paddington. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your trip in train stations like Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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