The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Southampton to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.
L80287+
G88515+
P66297+
Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale20:003h07Southampton Central (SOU)23:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£131One-way3 changes
L80297+
G88525+
Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
P6634121:003h09Southampton Central (SOU)0:09Stansted Airport (SSD)£131One-way3 changes
L80153 · L81867+
P66326+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale20:303h09Southampton Central (SOU)23:39Stansted Airport (SSD)£221One-way3 changes
L80297 · L81878+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P6634121:003h09Southampton Central (SOU)0:09Stansted Airport (SSD)£221One-way3 changes
L80287 · L81861+
P66297+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale20:003h07Southampton Central (SOU)23:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£221One-way3 changes
L78760 · L81987+
P02921+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale8:302h53Southampton Central (SOU)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£491One-way3 changes
G00887+
W34498+
C37895+
P6648514:152h55Southampton Central (SOU)17:10Stansted Airport (SSD)£921One-way3 changes
L80201 · L82511+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P0292711:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)13:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£371One-way3 changes
L78764 · L81675+
P66360+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale9:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£491One-way3 changes
L80217 · L82078+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P0292913:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)15:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£331One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 159 km
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Live departures
Southampton to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L84996+ G15311 · V76918+ P66063 | On time 23:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h39 | 5:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 19 May | |||||
L78756 · L81979+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66308 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78760 · L81987+ P02921+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h53 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78760+ G88380+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ P02923 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78764 · L81675+ P66360+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78764+ P66366+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ G88386 | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78764 · L81993+ P66366+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G00858+ P66372+ W34472+ C37893 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80064 · L82455+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66378 | 9:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80195 · L82479+ P66384+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80195+ P66390+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ G26400 | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G00861+ P66396+ G15043+ C37563 | 10:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80068 · L81698+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P02925 | 10:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 13:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80201 · L82511+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P02927 | 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80201 · L82503+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66414 | 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80201+ G26407+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ P66414 | 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G00866+ W35125+ C38054+ P66420 | 11:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 14:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80073 · L82519+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66426 | 11:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80207 · L82058+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66432 | 12:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G00875+ W35182+ C38126+ P66444 | 12:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 15:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80079 · L82551+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66450 | 12:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80217 · L82078+ P02929+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 13:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80217+ P02931+ G27874+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 13:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G00879+ G15047+ C38195+ P66468 | 13:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h08 | 16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80087 · L82583+ P66474+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 13:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80227 · L82607+ P66479+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 14:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80227+ P66485+ G26428+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 14:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
G00887+ W34498+ C37895+ P66485 | 14:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80097 · L82615+ P66496+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 14:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 17:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80237+ P02902+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ G26435 | 15:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 18:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80237 · L82639+ P66050+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 15:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h00 | 18:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Southampton to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 18:25 |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Tube, Greater Anglia from Southampton to London Stansted Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Tube, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Southampton and London Stansted 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 to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Stansted Airport
- 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- 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 some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; 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
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has no step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Eastleigh/ London Waterloo). There is level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton Central). 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station in Wessex Lane.
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