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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£195
Average price
£195
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Loughborough will cost around £195 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £195.
To travel from Southampton to Loughborough you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:154h36Southampton9:51Loughborough£1951One-way2 changes- 6:164h35Southampton10:51Loughborough£1951One-way2 changes
- 7:553h56Southampton11:51Loughborough£1951One-way2 changes
- 7:553h56Southampton11:51Loughborough£1951One-way2 changes
- 6:164h35Southampton10:51Loughborough£1951One-way2 changes
- 5:154h36Southampton9:51Loughborough£1951One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 208 km
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3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Loughborough trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 8:15 Southampton | 3h30 | 11:45 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 21 July | |||||
| 5:15 Southampton | 4h36 | 9:51 Loughborough | 2 changes | |
| 6:16 Southampton | 4h35 | 10:51 Loughborough | 2 changes | |
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Why should you book Southampton to Loughborough trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Southampton to Loughborough.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Southampton to Loughborough.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Southampton to Loughborough.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Loughborough
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Trains from Southampton to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 208 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 208 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 21:54 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country from Southampton to Loughborough trainsSouth Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton and Loughborough from £26. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Loughborough
Most Southampton to Loughborough trains use the Southampton Central to Loughborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Loughborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Southampton station do trains to Loughborough leave from?
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 Sholing from Southampton city centre
Sholing is 2 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Sholing train station facilities and services
Sholing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sholing.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sholing.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sholing: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sholing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sholing: 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.
Which Loughborough station do trains from Southampton arrive at?
Getting to Loughborough from Loughborough city centre
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough train station facilities and services
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
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