The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oxford station (OXF) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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, coach and ferry for Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 95 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£22 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22683 · P32184+ P61511 | On time 06:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 1h57 | 07:57 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C74835 | On time 07:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 1h26 | 08:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72466 | On time 08:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 1h27 | 09:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75241 | On time 09:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 1h24 | 10:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22845 · P32217+ L73762 | On time 09:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 1h50 | 11:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C72472 | On time 10:19 Oxford station (OXF) | 1h24 | 11:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:32 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford station (OXF) to Southampton Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) and Southampton Central (SOU)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- 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 the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- 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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