L78756+
G88375+
P66323+
Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale8:003h07Southampton Central (SOU)11:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£401One-way3 changes
L78756 · L81979+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P663088:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)10:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L78764 · L81675+
P66360+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale9:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L80064 · L82463+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P663729:302h53Southampton Central (SOU)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L78760 · L81987+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P029218:302h53Southampton Central (SOU)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L80064 · L82463+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P663729:302h53Southampton Central (SOU)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L78760 · L81987+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P029218:302h53Southampton Central (SOU)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L78756 · L81979+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P663088:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)10:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L78764 · L81675+
P66360+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale9:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)11:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£461One-way3 changes
L80195 · L82019+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P6638410:002h55Southampton Central (SOU)12:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£491One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to London Stansted Airport
The cheapest option from Southampton to London Stansted Airport is train, with an average price of £33. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London Stansted Airport among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
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 tomorrow, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L78756 · L81979+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66308 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78756+ G88375+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ P66323 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h07 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L78760 · L81987+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P02921 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h53 | 11:23 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 | |
L80064 · L82463+ P66372+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 9:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h53 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L80195 · L82019+ P66384+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport
Typically, there are 9 trains per day from Southampton to London Stansted Airport, including direct trains, 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 |
Lowest 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Stansted Airport
Most Southampton to London Stansted Airport trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and London Stansted 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.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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.
Getting to Woolston from Southampton city centre
Woolston is 1 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolston train station facilities and services
Woolston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woolston.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Woolston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woolston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woolston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woolston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolston: 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.
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