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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£80
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£90
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 10 m
Trains on 15 Sept
8
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
To travel from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
G88576 · C82367+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W106408:204h05Southampton Central (SOU)12:25Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£801One-way3 changes- G88576 · C82367+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W106408:204h11Southampton Central (SOU)12:31Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£801One-way3 changes
- G88576 · C82542_C82367+
C37013+
W329398:204h03Southampton Central (SOU)12:23Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£801One-way3 changes 
G00855+C37388 · C373158:152h21Southampton Central (SOU)10:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£961One-way2 changes- G00855+
W35358+W106168:152h16Southampton Central (SOU)10:31Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£961One-way2 changes
- G00855+C36906 · C373888:151h52Southampton Central (SOU)10:07Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£961One-way2 changes
- G00855+C37388 · C36906+W106138:152h01Southampton Central (SOU)10:16Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£961One-way3 changes
- G00855+W35358+W106168:152h16Southampton Central (SOU)10:31Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£961One-way2 changes
- G00855+C37388 · C373158:152h21Southampton Central (SOU)10:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£961One-way2 changes
- C37459 · C36948+C03041+
L787608:302h22Southampton Central (SOU)10:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£961One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 92 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £22.
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £40.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.80. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00875+W35182+W10664 | Delayed 11:17 12:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h17 | 14:32 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| G00875+C37781 · C36889 | Delayed 11:17 12:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h09 | 14:24 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| G00875+C37781 · C36889+W10664 | Delayed 11:17 12:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h17 | 14:32 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G88624 · C82582_C82407+W32957+C36976 | On time 12:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h02 | 16:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| G00901+C37456 · C36895+W10721 | On time 17:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h01 | 19:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G00901+C37456 · C37306 | On time 17:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 19:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| G00901+C37456 · C36895 | On time 17:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h52 | 19:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| G88670 · G26250_G26140+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W10748 | On time 17:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h11 | 21:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G88670 · G26250_G26140+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W10748 | On time 17:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h05 | 21:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| L80123 · L79982+C03085+C37532 | On time 17:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h22 | 19:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4 changes | |
| L80123 · L79982+C03085+C37532 | On time 17:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h31 | 20:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 5 changes | |
| G88674 · G26254_C82464+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W10754 | On time 17:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h05 | 21:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
| G00855+C37388 · C36906 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h52 | 10:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| G00855+C37315 · C37388 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 10:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| G00855+W35358+W10616 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h16 | 10:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| G00855+C37388 · C36906+W10613 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h01 | 10:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G88576 · C82542_C82367+W32939+C37013 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h03 | 12:23 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| G88576 · C82367+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W10640 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h11 | 12:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G88576 · C82367+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W10640 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h05 | 12:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 changes | |
| C03041+C37459 · C36948+L79928 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h22 | 10:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway, Southern or Elizabeth line to find the best option for your trip from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 09:15. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 9:15 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Southern, Elizabeth line from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Southern, Elizabeth line trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and London Heathrow Airport from £16. 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 Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and London Heathrow Airport
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and London Heathrow Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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.
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