The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) you need to make at least one change.
L80092+
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo8:591h50London Paddington (PAD)10:49Southampton Central (SOU)£161One-way1 change
L80222+
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo8:291h53London Paddington (PAD)10:22Southampton Central (SOU)£161One-way1 change
L80164+
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo16:591h50London Paddington (PAD)18:49Southampton Central (SOU)£311One-way1 change
W35119+
G0100912:131h30London Paddington (PAD)13:43Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way1 change
W35426+
G0103921:121h30London Paddington (PAD)22:42Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way1 change
W34865+
G009978:231h20London Paddington (PAD)9:43Southampton Central (SOU)£641One-way1 change
G14990+
G009957:201h22London Paddington (PAD)8:42Southampton Central (SOU)£641One-way1 change
W35102+
G009978:151h28London Paddington (PAD)9:43Southampton Central (SOU)£421One-way1 change
W35119+
G0100912:151h28London Paddington (PAD)13:43Southampton Central (SOU)£501One-way1 change
W35119+
G0100912:131h30London Paddington (PAD)13:43Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 110 km
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£35 Average Price | £21 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01018+ W35127 | Delayed 13:57 14:11London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 15:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01022+ Y15425 | Delayed 15:17 14:53London Paddington (PAD) | 1h51 | 16:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01022+ W35131 | Delayed 15:17 15:12London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 16:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
F03137+ G01024 | On time 15:17 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h26 | 17:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01024+ W34823 | Delayed 15:52 16:03London Paddington (PAD) | 1h40 | 17:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01027+ W34903 | Delayed 16:51 16:23London Paddington (PAD) | 2h20 | 18:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
V80871 · C48510+ Q77163 | On time 16:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 18:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G01032+ V80870 | 17:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h01 | 19:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01032+ Y15431 | On time 17:57 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h46 | 19:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01035+ Y15434 | On time 18:57 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h47 | 20:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G01042+ W34929 | Delayed 21:49 22:18London Paddington (PAD) | 1h27 | 23:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ C82340+ L79329+ G00997 | 6:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h43 | 9:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
W35415 · C48461+ L80352 | 6:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 7:57 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+ L78868 | 6:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h04 | 8:26 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ C82337 · G26663 | 6:28 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h35 | 10:03 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C37923+ C82344+ L80222+ W45468 | 6:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h34 | 10:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ C83047+ L80222+ W45418 | 6:50 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h32 | 10:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
Y15412+ G00995 | 6:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 8:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G14934+ G00995 | 7:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h37 | 8:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
G14990+ G00995 | 7:20 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h22 | 8:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35102+ G00997 | 8:15 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 9:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W34865+ G00997 | 8:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 9:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+ L80222 | 8:29 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h53 | 10:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo+ L80092 | 8:59 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 10:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26168_C82361 · G26677 | 9:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h28 | 12:31 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G14989+ G01000 | 9:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 10:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35106+ G01000 | 9:11 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h31 | 10:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35111+ G01003 | 10:12 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h31 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W34874+ G01005 | 10:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h24 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35115+ G01005 | 11:12 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h35 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Y15402+ G01009 | 11:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h51 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35119+ G01009 | 12:13 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35119+ G01009 | 12:15 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h28 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
W35123+ G01013 | 13:11 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h32 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 1:05 |
Last train 23:29 |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Southampton Central (SOU) 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: London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Southampton Central (SOU)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- 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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