Trains from Southampton to London
Cheap train tickets from Southampton to London
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Train schedule from Southampton to London
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Fastest train times from Southampton to London
Fastest Journey
1 h 19 m
Average
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
112 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Southampton for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Southampton to London
 | Distance | 69 miles (111 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 19 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $47 (€43) |
 | Train frequency | 37 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 34 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, South Western Railway or Southern |
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 Cross Country, South Western Railway or Southern. Normally, there are 37 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $19 (€17), but the average price of train tickets is $47 (€43). Travelers depart most frequently from Southampton Central and arrive in London Victoria.
Train providers: CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern from Southampton to London trains
For as little as $19 (€17) you can travel by train between Southampton and London with CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Southern tickets to London from Southampton are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with Southern to London from Southampton all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current Southern train schedules and train tickets available on Omio for the 69 miles (111 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the Southern 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 Southern Southampton to London train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Southern 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 Southern!
Train information from Southampton to London with Southern:
- Average Duration: 11 min
- Southern frequency: 1 a day
Book your South Western Railway Southampton to London train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check South Western Railway up-to-date train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Southampton to London routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable South Western Railway train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance between Southampton and London is 69 miles (111 km), and the best price for a one-way Southampton - London South Western Railway train ticket starts at $19 (€17) if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your South Western Railway ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train. Waiting in a line at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with South Western Railway!
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to London from Southampton you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Are you making plans to travel from Southampton to London? Why not take a train with CrossCountry? Omio can show you current CrossCountry train times, tickets, travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Southampton to London trains all in one place. On the CrossCountry train, you can expect to travel 69 miles (111 km) between Southampton and London. If you use the Omio app to search for trains between Southampton and London, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way CrossCountry train between Southampton and London, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Train information from Southampton to London with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 31 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 2 a day
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: Trains from Southampton to London
When departing from Southampton, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton, Town Quay. When arriving in London, you can end your route in train stations like London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers book a train from Southampton Central to London Victoria most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Southampton Central and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in London most often arrive at London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from this train station to the city center.
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