The cheapest and fastest trains from Longford to Southampton
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Longford to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Southampton will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Longford to Southampton without transferring at least 2 times.
G26190 · G88638+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
W1084711:02 AM4h01Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1041One-way3 transfers
G26231 · G26723+
C37491+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria3:30 PM4h33Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)8:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1041One-way3 transfers
W10913+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G26234 · G886844:32 PM4h01Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)8:33 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1041One-way3 transfers
W10829+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G26176 · G266839:27 AM4h04Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1041One-way3 transfers
C37634+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
C82620 · G267324:30 PM4h33Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)9:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1041One-way3 transfers
C38071 · C37242+
G010274:55 PM1h47Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)6:42 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1301One-way2 transfers
G01003+
C37183 · C378419:55 AM1h48Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1301One-way2 transfers
G01024+
C37217 · C379523:55 PM1h48Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)5:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1301One-way2 transfers
C37851 · C37191+
G010222:55 PM1h49Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)4:44 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1301One-way2 transfers
C38135 · C37250+
G010429:55 PM1h50Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:45 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1301One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Longford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Southampton:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Southampton costing on average $105 (€85).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.54 (€-30.32). The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Longford to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Southampton trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26168 · G26677 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h04 | 12:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26168 · G26677 | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h59 | 12:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10820+ G14937+ G01000 | 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h00 | 10:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37761 · C37263+ G01000 | 8:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h51 | 10:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26174 · G88615 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h04 | 1:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10823+ W35065 · C48476+ L80234 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 11:22 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26174 · G88615 | 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h59 | 1:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10823+ W35065 · C48476+ L80234 | 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h20 | 11:22 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37803+ Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+ W32916+ G26176 | 9:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h16 | 1:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 transfers | |
W10829+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26176 · G26683 | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h04 | 1:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10829+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26176 · G26683 | 9:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h59 | 1:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37396 · C37183+ G01003 | 9:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1h58 | 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37841 · C37183+ G01003 | 9:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h53 | 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37841 · C37183+ G01003 | 9:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h48 | 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
W10835+ W35067 · C48481+ L80242 | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 12:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10835+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45545+ C82383 | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h25 | 2:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 transfers | |
C37422+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26184 · G26689 | 10:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h31 | 2:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10835+ W35067 · C48481+ L80242 | 10:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h20 | 12:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26184 · G26689 | 10:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h19 | 2:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37443+ Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+ W32885+ G26184 | 10:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h16 | 2:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 transfers | |
W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26184 · G26689 | 10:17 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h14 | 2:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37489+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26190 · G88638 | 10:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h18 | 3:03 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37489 · C37213+ G01005 | 10:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h02 | 12:47 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37926 · C37213+ G01005 | 10:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 12:47 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37926 · C37213+ G01005 | 10:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 12:47 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
W10847+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26190 · G88638 | 11:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h01 | 3:03 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10889+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26216 · G88668 | 2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h04 | 6:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10889+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26216 · G88668 | 2:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h59 | 6:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37407+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26222 · G26717 | 2:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h20 | 7:05 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37407 · C37191+ G01022 | 2:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1h59 | 4:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37851 · C37191+ G01022 | 2:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h54 | 4:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
C37851 · C37191+ G01022 | 2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h49 | 4:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
W10895+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26222 · G26717 | 2:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h08 | 7:05 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
W10895+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26222 · G26717 | 3:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h03 | 7:05 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
C37454+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26225 · G88676 | 3:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 4h16 | 7:31 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Longford to Southampton
Trains from Longford to Southampton run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from Longford to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Longford and Southampton from $18 (€15). 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 Longford to Southampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Longford to Southampton
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Bath Road and other major routes.
- Gordon Ramsay Plane Food
- Caviar House & Prunier
- Aspire Lounge and Spa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £1
- Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
- Premier Inn London Heathrow Terminal 5
- Sofitel London Heathrow
- Cost £15
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, check-in, and security
- Hall 2: international departures
- Hall 3: domestic departures
- Hall 4: arrivals and baggage claim
- Heathrow Express
- London Underground: Piccadilly Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Swindon Road.
- Pret A Manger
- The Curator Bar & Dining
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
- Hilton London Heathrow Airport
- Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to central London and other destinations
- Hall 2: check-in and departure gates
- Hall 3: arrivals and baggage claim
- London Underground: Piccadilly Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Heathrow Express
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; 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
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- 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 some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area 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: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has no step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Eastleigh/ London Waterloo). There is level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton Central). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station in Wessex Lane.
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