The cheapest and fastest trains from Chippenham to Southampton
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chippenham to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chippenham to Southampton will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chippenham for Southampton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 coach for Chippenham to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chippenham to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 80 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£94 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chippenham to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Chippenham to Southampton trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G06815+ C23549 | On time 08:56 Chippenham station (CPM) | 1h47 | 10:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G06816+ C23553 | On time 09:57 Chippenham station (CPM) | 1h46 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G04722+ C23556 | On time 10:56 Chippenham station (CPM) | 1h47 | 12:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G06819+ C23560 | On time 11:56 Chippenham station (CPM) | 1h47 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G04723+ C23563 | On time 12:56 Chippenham station (CPM) | 1h47 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G04724+ C23567 | On time 13:56 Chippenham station (CPM) | 1h46 | 15:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chippenham to Southampton
Trains from Chippenham to Southampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Chippenham to Southampton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Chippenham and Southampton from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chippenham to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chippenham 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
Important Stations and Airports in Chippenham and Southampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 05:50 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A station – This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Disused platform and north car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Short stay car park - terminating & starting services. Bus Stops in Bus Turning Area - through services.
- 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)
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