The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) 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 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) 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 6 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 6 km
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Live departures
Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L76476 | On time 15:25 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h10 | 15:35 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72484 | On time 15:35 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h07 | 15:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61423 | On time 15:42 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h07 | 15:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73931 | On time 16:05 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h07 | 16:12 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73787 | On time 16:14 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h07 | 16:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
L76487 | On time 16:25 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h10 | 16:35 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 January | |||||
![]() | 00:05 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h07 | 00:12 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 00:29 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 0h07 | 00:36 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 7m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Southern, Cross Country from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Southern, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) 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: Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Southampton Central (SOU) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) 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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