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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newmarket to Southampton
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newmarket to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newmarket to Southampton will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Newmarket for Southampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newmarket to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newmarket to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £78.
Distance: 195 km
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3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newmarket to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Newmarket to Southampton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:18 Newmarket | 4h03 | 13:21 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:18 Newmarket | 4h03 | 15:21 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 07:30 Newmarket | 4h30 | 12:00 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:14 Newmarket | 4h46 | 13:00 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newmarket to Southampton
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Trains from Newmarket to Southampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 21:17 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Newmarket to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Newmarket and Southampton from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newmarket to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Southampton
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- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 801 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop outside station entrance.
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- 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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