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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 5 trains that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for London Waterloo East (WAE) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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 Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 112 km
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1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:52 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h42 | 06:34 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h26 | 06:41 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 1 change | |
| 05:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h29 | 07:24 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h15 | 07:45 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h52 | 08:36 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 09:52. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 09:52 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 East (WAE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and London Waterloo East (WAE)
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Bike Rental
Car Rental
- 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)
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform B and C Only available when staff present
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus alighting point in Sandell Street.
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