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London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Showing times and prices for 21 Jul

Cheapest price

£39

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 23 m

Trains per day

11

Distance

112 km

Cheap tickets

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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

Of the 11 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 4 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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 RailwayL50887 · L48303
08:122h10
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:22Southampton Central (SOU)
£391One-way
1 change
South Western RailwayL47006+SouthernY28100 · Y29420
07:243h07
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:31Southampton Central (SOU)
£461One-way
2 changes
South Western RailwayL47014+SouthernY28111 · Y29435
08:243h07
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:31Southampton Central (SOU)
£461One-way
2 changes
South Western RailwayL52648+SouthernY28106 · Y29427
07:373h24
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:01Southampton Central (SOU)
£461One-way
2 changes
South Western RailwayL49719+SouthernY28117 · Y29442
08:333h29
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:02Southampton Central (SOU)
£461One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 112 km

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£31

Average Price

£19

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2h 29m

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1h 59m

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Additional time*

3h 18m

Average total duration

2h 48m

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London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday 20 July
Last updated at 15:59
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
south_west_trainsL01524
On time
16:05 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h29
17:34 Southampton Central (SOU)		0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL47555+cross_countryC23576
On time
16:20 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h22
17:42 Southampton Central (SOU)		1 change
south_west_trainsL48287
On time
16:35 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h25
18:00 Southampton Central (SOU)		0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL48056 · L01528
On time
16:50 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h44
18:34 Southampton Central (SOU)		1 change
south_west_trainsL48056 · L01528
On time
16:50 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h44
18:34 Southampton Central (SOU)		1 change
south_west_trainsL50650 · L47875+southernY29474
On time
16:57 London Waterloo (WAT)
2h54
19:51 Southampton Central (SOU)		2 changes
Monday 21 July
south_west_trainsL46995
On time
06:03 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h23
07:26 Southampton Central (SOU)		0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL47440+cross_countryC23544
On time
06:10 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
07:42 Southampton Central (SOU)		1 change
south_west_trainsL52766
On time
06:15 London Waterloo (WAT)
2h36
08:51 Southampton Central (SOU)		0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL47006+southernY28100 · Y29420
On time
06:24 London Waterloo (WAT)
3h07
09:31 Southampton Central (SOU)		2 changes
south_west_trainsL48444
On time
06:35 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h22
07:57 Southampton Central (SOU)		0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL52648+southernY28106 · Y29427
On time
06:37 London Waterloo (WAT)
3h24
10:01 Southampton Central (SOU)		2 changes
south_west_trainsL48295
On time
07:05 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h17
08:22 Southampton Central (SOU)		0 changesdirect
south_west_trainsL50887 · L48303
On time
07:12 London Waterloo (WAT)
2h10
09:22 Southampton Central (SOU)		1 change
south_west_trainsL47454+cross_countryC23546
On time
07:20 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h23
08:43 Southampton Central (SOU)		1 change
south_west_trainsL47014+southernY28111 · Y29435
On time
07:24 London Waterloo (WAT)
3h07
10:31 Southampton Central (SOU)		2 changes
south_west_trainsL49719+southernY28117 · Y29442
On time
07:33 London Waterloo (WAT)
3h29
11:02 Southampton Central (SOU)		2 changes

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Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU)

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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 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 £11
Distance
112 km
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 13m
First train
04:30
Last train
22:35
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 £11

Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern trains London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU)

Find the best trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) with Omio's travel partners South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern from £13. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

South Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: £13
  • South Western Railway frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Southampton Central (SOU) train

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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Southampton Central (SOU)

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Southampton
The major train station for departures in London is London Waterloo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Waterloo for your trip from London to Southampton.
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Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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information
address
Address
London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
  • 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).
The major train station for arrivals in Southampton is Southampton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton Central for your journey to Southampton from London.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
address
Address
Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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
Public transport options for Southampton Central
  • 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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