The cheapest and fastest trains from Winchester to Southampton
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winchester to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winchester to Southampton will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Winchester for Southampton on Mon, Dec 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 16 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Winchester to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Winchester to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Winchester to Southampton trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:44 PM Winchester | 0h16 | 4:00 PM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
![]() | 8:06 AM Winchester | 0h16 | 8:22 AM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:27 PM Winchester | 0h16 | 2:43 PM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Winchester to Southampton
Trains from Winchester to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Winchester to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Winchester and Southampton from $5 (€4). 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 Winchester to Southampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winchester 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 Winchester to Southampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- 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: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 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: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
- 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)
- Car Park: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Totton / Romsey: Bus Stop outside of Station on sliproad from Waterloo Road to Mountbatten Way (A33) To Southampton: Mountbatten Way (A33) Bus Stop by Lakelands Drive
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). 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: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.
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