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Train Information to London from Southampton
 | Distance | 69 miles (111 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 19 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $26 (€21) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | South Western Railway, Southern or Cross Country |
Trains from Southampton to London cover the 69 miles (111 km) long route taking on average 1 h 19 min with our travel partners like South Western Railway, Southern or Cross Country. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $19 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $26 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Southampton Central and arrive in London Victoria.
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Travel with CrossCountry between Southampton and London
Travel between Southampton and London from $19 (€15) with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Southampton to London you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry tickets between Southampton and London are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with CrossCountry from Southampton to London all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current CrossCountry train schedules and train tickets available on Omio for the 69 miles (111 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Southampton to London routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best CrossCountry Southampton to London train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to London with CrossCountry!
CrossCountry has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and traveling by train from Southampton to London:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Southampton to London
There are a number of ways to get trains from Southampton to London, the quickest is to travel via Reading to Paddington with First Great Western. There is also a direct route into the capital offered by the Southern franchise. The direct service from Southampton to London Waterloo which will take on average 1 hour and 20 minutes, the first train departs just before 5am and continue several times an hour until about 11pm.
What is the departure and arrival station for trains from Southampton to London?
Southampton: The central station at Southampton is conveniently situated on the Western outskirts of the town center, with good transport links to the University and all points of cultural and historic interest.
London: Paddington offers a further connection service to Heathrow Airport as well as good London Underground links including the Bakerloo and Hammersmith & City lines. If arriving into Waterloo, travelers can change to the Jubilee line. Both stations also have good bus connections including night buses.
Train tickets from Southampton to London: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Southampton - London 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 36% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Southampton - London with 2 months in advance you save up to about 50% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 50%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips
When taking the train to London from Southampton, you can choose to depart from train stations like Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Town Quay. Your trip can end in train stations such as London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Southampton Central and arrive in London Victoria.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Southampton Central and travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at London Victoria and need to travel approximately 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the train station to the city center in London.
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