The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 32 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
L7885322:351h08London Waterloo (WAT)23:43Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£131One-way0 changes
L7884922:051h09London Waterloo (WAT)23:14Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£161One-way0 changes
L7886123:051h21London Waterloo (WAT)0:26Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£161One-way0 changes
L8033621:351h07London Waterloo (WAT)22:42Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£181One-way0 changes
L8055723:351h29London Waterloo (WAT)1:04Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£191One-way0 changes
L8032419:351h05London Waterloo (WAT)20:40Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£311One-way0 changes
L8030818:051h05London Waterloo (WAT)19:10Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£471One-way0 changes
L8030217:051h05London Waterloo (WAT)18:10Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£441One-way0 changes
L8017418:351h06London Waterloo (WAT)19:41Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£371One-way0 changes
L8016417:351h06London Waterloo (WAT)18:41Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) 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 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 106 km
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) trains for today, Monday 15 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L79464+ G01043 | On time 20:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 21:36 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 16 June | |||||
L80352 | 6:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 7:49 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78868 | 7:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h15 | 8:18 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79315+ G00995 | 7:10 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h24 | 8:34 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
L80360 | 7:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 8:49 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80214 | 8:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h09 | 9:14 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79329+ G00997 | 8:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h15 | 9:35 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
L80084 | 8:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 9:41 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80294 | 16:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 17:12 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80528 | 16:12 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h52 | 18:04 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79417+ G01024 | 16:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h15 | 17:35 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
L80160 | 16:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h08 | 17:43 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80302 | 17:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h05 | 18:10 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80534 | 17:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h38 | 18:58 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79428+ G01027 | 17:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h11 | 18:34 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
L80164 | 17:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 18:41 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80308 | 18:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h05 | 19:10 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79974+ G01032 | 18:07 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h27 | 19:34 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
L80174 | 18:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 19:41 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80318 | 19:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 20:12 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79450+ G01035 | 19:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h16 | 20:36 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1 change | |
L80324 | 19:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h05 | 20:40 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78831 | 20:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h08 | 21:13 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 1:05 |
Last train 23:40 |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) from £7. 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) 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 Airport Parkway (SOA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 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)
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