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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London

Showing times and prices for May 15

Cheapest price

$60

Average price

$75

Fastest journey

1 h 23 m

Average duration

1 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

112 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to London will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Southampton for London on Thu, May 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, May 15 the direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .

On Thu, May 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.

Y17699

09:00AM1h26

Southampton Central (SOU)

10:26AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$601One-way

0 transfers

Y19482_Y20671

08:30AM1h23

Southampton Central (SOU)

09:53AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$771One-way

0 transfers

Y20671

08:30AM1h23

Southampton Central (SOU)

09:53AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$771One-way

0 transfers

Y17732

08:00AM1h25

Southampton Central (SOU)

09:25AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$771One-way

0 transfers

Y19456_Y17732

08:00AM1h25

Southampton Central (SOU)

09:25AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$771One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Southampton to London

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Train	Most popular Bus
€34 Average price	€22 Average price Cheapest
2h 6m Average duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 55m Average duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Southampton to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 15

Last updated at 9:56 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y17732	On time 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h25	8:25 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Y19456_Y17732	7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h25	8:25 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
P11674+Y22199	On time 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h30	8:45 AM London Paddington (PAD)	1 transfer
Y19482_Y20671	7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h23	8:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Y20671	On time 7:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h23	8:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Y17699	On time 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU)	1h26	9:26 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Southampton to London?

The best time to book your train from Southampton to London is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Southampton to London route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Southampton to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Southampton to London.

Trains

from $36

Buses

from $19

Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to London

United Kingdom

Trains from Southampton to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) 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 (€9)

Distance

68 miles (111 km)

Average train duration

1h 36m

Cheapest ticket price

$21 (€17)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 14m

First train

06:10

Last train

23:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€9)

Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry from Southampton to London trains

South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry trains will get you from Southampton to London from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Southampton to London train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 1 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: $18
South Western Railway frequency: 23 a day

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.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Southampton to London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Southampton to London train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $64
CrossCountry frequency: 4 a day

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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Southampton to London train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $64

Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.

Train tickets from Southampton to London: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	15 €
2 weeks earlier	11 €	36%
3 weeks earlier	11 €	36%
1 month before	10 €	50%
2 months earlier	10 €	50%
3 months earlier	10 €	50%

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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.
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton to London

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to London 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 Southampton to London.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to London can start from as little as $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to London is $42 (€36); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Southampton to London train time is 1 h 14 min covering the 69 mile (111 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to London leaves at 12: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to London leaves at 11: 58 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Southampton to London without having to change trains with South Western Railway. There are 5 direct trains from Southampton to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Southampton to London, you can count on South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to London from Southampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 58 PM.

When departing from Southampton, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in train stations like London Waterloo and London Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Southampton Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Waterloo, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Southampton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to London is April.

You have options as you can travel from Southampton to London 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Southampton to London

Southampton

London

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

Southampton Airport Parkway Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Southampton Airport Parkway station, Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HW

Phone Number

+44 345 600 0650

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey

Taxis

Taxi: Yes

Accessibility

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

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Car park and platform 2
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Southampton Airport Parkway

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)

St Denys

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

St Denys station, Osborne Road South, Portswood, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

2 km

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: Platforms 1 & 4
Storage CCTV: No

Public transit options for St Denys

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Belmont Road/Junction with Osborne Road Setting Down only journeys - stop by traffic lights (Thomas Lewis Way/Duke Street)

Woolston

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Woolston station, Garton Road, Woolston, Hampshire, SO19 2DJ

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: No
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: No

Public transit options for Woolston

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road

Southampton Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL

Phone Number

+44 345 600 0650

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45

Parking

Car Park: Premium-downside

Taxis

Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit

Accessibility

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

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.

Bike Parking

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

Public transit options for Southampton Central

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)