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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
1 h 9 m
Trains on 09 Sept
42
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Wed 09 Sept, we found 42 trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT), including 36 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
L8007912:381h11Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)13:49London Waterloo (WAT)£141One-way0 changes- L8020111:081h12Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)12:20London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L8020712:081h13Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)13:21London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L8007311:381h11Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)12:49London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L8006810:381h09Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)11:47London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L8016921:381h08Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)22:46London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L8015320:371h09Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)21:46London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L788696:381h09Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)7:47London Waterloo (WAT)£631One-way0 changes
- L8006810:381h09Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)11:47London Waterloo (WAT)£161One-way0 changes
- L788717:381h10Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA)8:48London Waterloo (WAT)£631One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 106 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A coach is £6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £16.
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £24.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
Coach takes on average 2h 41m.
The journey is about 43m faster (1h 22m by train vs 2h 5m by car) and roughly £28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£24 vs £52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L80471 | On time 5:03 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h31 | 6:34 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G00847+L79311 | On time 5:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h19 | 6:42 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| L78743 | On time 6:03 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h23 | 7:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78869 | On time 6:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h09 | 7:47 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80561 | On time 6:55 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h44 | 8:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78750 | On time 7:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 8:19 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00851+L79336 | On time 7:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h20 | 8:43 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| L78871 | On time 7:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h10 | 8:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80491 | On time 7:50 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h46 | 9:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80491 · L79343 | On time 7:50 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h26 | 9:16 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| L78756 | On time 8:09 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h16 | 9:25 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00855+L79347 | On time 8:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h27 | 9:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| L78760 | On time 8:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h15 | 9:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L78764 | On time 9:09 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h17 | 10:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80064 | On time 9:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 10:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80195 | On time 10:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 11:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80068 | On time 10:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h09 | 11:47 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80201 | On time 11:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 12:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80073 | On time 11:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 12:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80207 | On time 12:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h13 | 13:21 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80079 | On time 12:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 13:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80217 | On time 13:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h13 | 14:21 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80087 | On time 13:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 14:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80227 | On time 14:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 15:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80097 | On time 14:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 15:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80237 | On time 15:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 16:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00891+L79425 | On time 15:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h22 | 16:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| L80105 | On time 15:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 16:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80247 | On time 16:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 17:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80115 | On time 16:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 17:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80257 | On time 17:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 18:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80123 | On time 17:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 18:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80267 | On time 18:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h12 | 19:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00912+L79459 | On time 18:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h26 | 19:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| L80133 | On time 18:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h13 | 19:51 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80277 | On time 19:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 20:19 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80143 | On time 19:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h11 | 20:49 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80287 | On time 20:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h21 | 21:29 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80153 | On time 20:37 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h09 | 21:46 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80297 | On time 21:07 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h17 | 22:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80169 | On time 21:38 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h08 | 22:46 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80312 | On time 22:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 1h21 | 23:29 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 4:03 |
Last train 22:03 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) and London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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 some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: No.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: 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.
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