Greenwich to Southampton train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenwich to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£37

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

118 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Greenwich to Southampton will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Greenwich for Southampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.

South Western Railway
10:122h10
Greenwich
12:22Southampton
£371One-way
0 changes
South Western Railway
07:272h22
Greenwich
09:49Southampton
£371One-way
0 changes
South Western Railway
04:332h24
Greenwich
06:57Southampton
£561One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Greenwich to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenwich to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 118 km

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Coach

£34

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Greenwich to Southampton train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
south_west_trains04:33 Greenwich
2h24
06:57 Southampton0 changesdirect
south_west_trains04:47 Greenwich
2h39
07:26 Southampton0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Greenwich to Southampton

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Trains from Greenwich to Southampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
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
Coach from £7
Distance
118 km
Average train duration
1h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
2h 2m
First train
04:40
Last train
23:28
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
Coach from £7

Train companies: South Western Railway from Greenwich to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Greenwich and Southampton from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£16
South Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Greenwich to Southampton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Greenwich to Southampton 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 Greenwich to Southampton.
FAQs
The train distance from Greenwich to Southampton is 118 km.
To get from Greenwich to Southampton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Greenwich to Southampton covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 2h 2m. Trains run 3 per day.
Booking trains from Greenwich to Southampton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Greenwich to Southampton leaves at 4:40.
The last train from Greenwich to Southampton departs at 23:28.
Trains from Greenwich to Southampton run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Greenwich to Southampton.
The cost of a train ticket from Greenwich to Southampton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £34.
There is no night train service from Greenwich to Southampton.
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Southampton is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The train station in Greenwich that goes to Southampton is Greenwich station (GNW), and it arrives at Southampton Central (SOU).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Greenwich to Southampton.
Yes, you can take the train from Greenwich to Southampton.

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Important Stations and Airports in Greenwich and Southampton

Greenwich
Southampton
The major train station for departures in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your trip from Greenwich to Southampton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Greenwich
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road

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