The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) 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 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 4 trains that leave Newport (South Wales) (NWP) 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 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£35 Average Price | £21 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:44 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h20 | 14:04 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:42 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h24 | 21:06 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 13 December | |||||
![]() | 06:41 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h22 | 09:03 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:41 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h22 | 10:03 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 13:44. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 06:41 |
Last train 13:44 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport (South Wales) (NWP) to Southampton Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) 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 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Southampton Central (SOU)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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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