The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 65 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 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 54 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.
L7884421:182h16London Waterloo (WAT)23:34Southampton Central (SOU)£131One-way0 changes
L7885622:182h19London Waterloo (WAT)0:37Southampton Central (SOU)£131One-way0 changes
L788670:101h54London Waterloo (WAT)2:04Southampton Central (SOU)£141One-way0 changes
L8028521:051h56London Waterloo (WAT)23:01Southampton Central (SOU)£161One-way0 changes
L7880216:182h16London Waterloo (WAT)18:34Southampton Central (SOU)£181One-way0 changes
L788670:101h54London Waterloo (WAT)2:04Southampton Central (SOU)£141One-way0 changes
L800958:051h56London Waterloo (WAT)10:01Southampton Central (SOU)£271One-way0 changes
L801139:051h56London Waterloo (WAT)11:01Southampton Central (SOU)£271One-way0 changes
L8013110:051h56London Waterloo (WAT)12:01Southampton Central (SOU)£341One-way0 changes
L8015111:051h56London Waterloo (WAT)13:01Southampton Central (SOU)£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 112 km
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L78842 | On time 20:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h59 | 22:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79474+ G01038 | On time 20:37 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 22:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C42250+ G01038 | On time 20:41 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h02 | 22:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80337 | On time 20:46 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 22:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78850 | On time 21:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h52 | 23:18 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79480+ G01041 | On time 21:37 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h05 | 23:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
L78854 | On time 21:46 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 23:52 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78862 | On time 22:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h09 | 0:35 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80558 | On time 23:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h09 | 1:13 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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L78867 | 0:10 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 2:04 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
SW439800+ X57226 · G88575 | 5:32 London Waterloo (WAT) | 6h19 | 11:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
SW439800 · L79551+ G88569 | 5:32 London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h19 | 10:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L78746 | 7:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 9:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80095 | 8:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 10:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78752 | 8:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 10:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W34677+ G01001 | 8:19 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h23 | 10:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80113 | 9:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 11:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78758 | 9:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 11:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79351+ G01004 | 9:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 11:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C01227+ G01004 | 9:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 11:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80131 | 10:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 12:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78768 | 10:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 12:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C01226+ G01007 | 10:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h05 | 12:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80151 | 11:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 13:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78772 | 11:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 13:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79374+ G01011 | 11:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 13:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50047+ G01011 | 11:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 13:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80167 | 12:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 14:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78776 | 12:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 14:32 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C00840+ G01015 | 12:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 14:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80177 | 13:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 15:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78780 | 13:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 15:32 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79397+ G01019 | 13:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h08 | 15:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50040+ G01019 | 13:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h05 | 15:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50040+ G01019 | 13:44 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 15:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80181 | 14:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 16:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78786 | 14:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 16:32 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50042+ G01023 | 14:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 16:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50042+ G01023 | 14:44 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h58 | 16:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80185 | 15:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 17:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78794 | 15:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 17:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79419+ G01026 | 15:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h08 | 17:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50043+ G01026 | 15:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h05 | 17:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50043+ G01026 | 15:44 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h00 | 17:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L79874+ X57219 · G88623 | 15:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h01 | 19:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L79874+ X89874 · G88623 | 15:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h01 | 19:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80193 | 16:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 18:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78802 | 16:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 18:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W34659+ G01029 | 16:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 18:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ W34659+ G01029 | 16:44 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h58 | 18:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L79878+ X89873 · G88628 | 16:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h01 | 20:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80205 | 17:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 19:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78810 | 17:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 19:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79440+ G01030 | 17:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 19:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50045+ G01030 | 17:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 19:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50045+ G01030 | 17:44 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h58 | 19:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80225 | 18:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h56 | 20:01 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78818 | 18:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 20:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50039+ G01034 | 18:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 20:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C50039+ G01034 | 18:44 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h01 | 20:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L79886+ X57216 · G88640 | 18:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h00 | 22:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L79886+ X89871 · G88640 | 18:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h00 | 22:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
L80245 | 19:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h57 | 21:02 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78824 | 19:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h16 | 21:34 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79463+ G01036 | 19:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h06 | 21:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington+ C01225+ G01036 | 19:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h03 | 21:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 4:57 |
Last train 23:35 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £9. 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 Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) and Southampton Central (SOU)
- 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 05:40 - 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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