The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Southampton
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Southampton will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
To travel from London Stansted Airport to Southampton you need to make at least 2 changes.
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+
L78853+
P0291120:433h43Stansted Airport (SSD)0:26Southampton Central (SOU)£171One-way2 changes
L80557+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+
P6622421:433h54Stansted Airport (SSD)1:37Southampton Central (SOU)£201One-way2 changes
L80102+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+
P661998:413h08Stansted Airport (SSD)11:49Southampton Central (SOU)£251One-way2 changes
L80234+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+
P661758:093h13Stansted Airport (SSD)11:22Southampton Central (SOU)£271One-way2 changes
L80242+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+
P662229:113h11Stansted Airport (SSD)12:22Southampton Central (SOU)£271One-way2 changes
L83285 · L80234+
P66187+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall8:252h57Stansted Airport (SSD)11:22Southampton Central (SOU)£361One-way3 changes
C38490+
G01027+
P66447+
G1494115:432h59Stansted Airport (SSD)18:42Southampton Central (SOU)£921One-way3 changes
L83682 · L79352+
P66199+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall8:413h02Stansted Airport (SSD)11:43Southampton Central (SOU)£921One-way4 changes
L80164+
P66447+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo15:433h06Stansted Airport (SSD)18:49Southampton Central (SOU)£301One-way2 changes
L80308+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+
P0293016:113h07Stansted Airport (SSD)19:18Southampton Central (SOU)£331One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 159 km
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Southampton trains for today, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P66175+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80234 | On time 8:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h13 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66187+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L83285 · L80234 | On time 8:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h57 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66187+ C37183+ G01003 | On time 8:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h18 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66199+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L83682 · L79352 | On time 8:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h02 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P66199+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80102 | On time 8:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h08 | 11:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66222+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80242 | On time 9:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h11 | 12:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P02914+ C37213+ G01005 | On time 9:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h19 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P02914+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L81993 · L80242 | On time 9:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h54 | 12:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P02916+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80110 | On time 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h08 | 12:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P02916+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82899 · L79363 | On time 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h04 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P66267+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80254 | 10:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h11 | 13:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66278+ C37238+ G01009 | On time 10:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h15 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66278+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82013 · L80254 | On time 10:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h54 | 13:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66289+ C38478+ W35119+ G01009 | On time 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h00 | 13:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66289+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80120 | On time 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h06 | 13:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66300+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L84602 · L80120 | On time 10:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h51 | 13:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66314+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80262 | On time 11:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h11 | 14:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66329+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82033 · L80262 | On time 11:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h54 | 14:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66329+ C37260+ G01013 | On time 11:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h15 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P02922+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80128 | On time 11:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h06 | 14:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P02922+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82911 · L79384 | On time 11:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h00 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P66363+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80274 | On time 12:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h11 | 15:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66369+ C37164+ G01018 | On time 12:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h15 | 15:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66369+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82052 · L80274 | On time 12:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h54 | 15:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66375+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82917 · L79395 | On time 12:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h00 | 15:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P66375+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80140 | 12:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h05 | 15:48 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66387+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80282 | On time 13:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h10 | 16:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P02905+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L81833 · L79464 | On time 18:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h01 | 21:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P02905+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80330 | 18:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h06 | 21:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66107+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L78841 | On time 19:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h14 | 22:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66118+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L83416 · L78841 | On time 19:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h57 | 22:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
P66118+ C37227+ G01039 | On time 19:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h14 | 22:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66130+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L81850 · L79473 | On time 19:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h59 | 22:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P66130+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80336 | On time 19:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h08 | 22:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66142+ C38465+ W35087 · C48535 | On time 19:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h55 | 23:52 Southampton Central (SOU) | 5 changes | |
P66213+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L80874 · L78861 | 21:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h05 | 1:33 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4 changes | |
P66224+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo+ L80557 | On time 21:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h54 | 1:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
P66235+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L80885 · L80557 | On time 21:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h40 | 1:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Southampton
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Southampton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 7:09 |
Last train 20:11 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Southampton
- 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)
- 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
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