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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Greenwich
Showing times and prices for 15 Nov
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
118 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Greenwich will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Southampton for Greenwich every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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.
04:112h33
Southampton06:44Greenwich
£261One-way
0 changes
04:302h27
Southampton06:57Greenwich
£301One-way
0 changes
07:302h08
Southampton09:38Greenwich
£431One-way
0 changes
04:152h53
Southampton07:08Greenwich
£661One-way
0 changes
07:302h08
Southampton09:38Greenwich
£431One-way
0 changes
04:302h27
Southampton06:57Greenwich
£301One-way
0 changes
04:112h33
Southampton06:44Greenwich
£261One-way
0 changes
04:152h53
Southampton07:08Greenwich
£661One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton to Greenwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Greenwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 118 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton to Greenwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Greenwich trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:37
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 Southampton | 2h08 | 19:08 Greenwich | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
| 04:11 Southampton | 2h33 | 06:44 Greenwich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:15 Southampton | 2h53 | 07:08 Greenwich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:30 Southampton | 2h27 | 06:57 Greenwich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Southampton | 2h08 | 09:38 Greenwich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Greenwich
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Trains from Southampton to Greenwich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 12m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 22:59 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Train companies: South Western Railway from Southampton to Greenwich trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Southampton and Greenwich from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£15
South Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Southampton to Greenwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Greenwich 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 Greenwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Southampton to Greenwich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £34.
To fully explore Greenwich, including the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, and Greenwich Park, it is recommended to spend at least one to two days.
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Greenwich is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train distance from Southampton to Greenwich is 118 km.
Booking trains from Southampton to Greenwich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Southampton to Greenwich covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 2h 12m. Trains run 5 per day.
The last train from Southampton to Greenwich departs at 22:59.
The train station in Southampton that goes to Greenwich is Southampton Central (SOU), and it arrives at Greenwich station (GNW).
There is no night train service from Southampton to Greenwich.
The first train from Southampton to Greenwich leaves at 0:12.
Trains from Southampton to Greenwich run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southampton to Greenwich.
Yes, you can take the train from Southampton to Greenwich.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Southampton to Greenwich.
To get from Southampton to Greenwich, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Greenwich
Southampton
Greenwich
The major train station for departures in Southampton is Millbrook (Hants). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Millbrook (Hants) for your trip from Southampton to Greenwich.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Public transport options for Millbrook (Hants)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Totton / Romsey: Bus Stop outside of Station on sliproad from Waterloo Road to Mountbatten Way (A33) To Southampton: Mountbatten Way (A33) Bus Stop by Lakelands Drive
Amenities at train station
WifiParking
Dining
AccessibilityLost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Sholing
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
- Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Southampton Central
- 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)
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmBike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 & 4
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for St Denys
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Belmont Road/Junction with Osborne Road Setting Down only journeys - stop by traffic lights (Thomas Lewis Way/Duke Street)
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Woolston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
The major train station for arrivals in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your journey to Greenwich from Southampton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Greenwich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
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