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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

2 h 3 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

115 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to London will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Southampton for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.

10:572h35

Brampton

13:32Edinburgh

£331One-way

0 changes

07:372h03

Brampton

09:40Edinburgh

£331One-way

0 changes

Southampton to London train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express	10:57 Brampton	2h35	13:32 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express	07:37 Brampton	2h03	09:40 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to London

Trains from Southampton to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.

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 £7

Distance

115 km

Average train duration

2h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£25

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 16m

First train

05:52

Last train

20:12

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £7

Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry trains Southampton to London

Find the best trains between Southampton and London with Omio's travel partners South Western Railway, Southern and CrossCountry from £13. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

Southampton to London train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 1 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £13
South Western Railway frequency: 23 a day

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Southampton to London train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £47

Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.

FAQs: Southampton to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to London.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to London can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to London is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Southampton to London train travel time is 1 h 14 min for the 69 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to London leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to London leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Southampton to London without having to change trains with South Western Railway. There are 5 direct trains from Southampton to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Southampton to London, you can count on South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Southampton and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

When departing from Southampton, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. When arriving in London, you can end your trip in train stations like London Waterloo and London Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Southampton Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Waterloo, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Southampton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Southampton to London by train is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London from Southampton including taking a train or coach.