The cheapest and fastest trains from Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sholing (SHO) 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 Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sholing (SHO) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 4 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 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 Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 4 km
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45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:28 Sholing (SHO) | 0h14 | 07:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 15:26. The fastest train covers the 4 km distance in 14m.
Distance 4 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 06:31 |
Last train 15:26 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Sholing (SHO) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sholing (SHO) to Southampton Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sholing (SHO) 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.

