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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to St Erth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton to St Erth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £218 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 296 km distance in 14h 58m.
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
Distance 296 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £218 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 14h 58m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:24 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Southampton to St Erth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Southampton and St Erth from £218. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 51m
Cheapest Price
£130
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 58m
Cheapest Price
£216
first_great_western frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Southampton to St Erth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to St Erth 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 St Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Southampton to St Erth is 296 km.
A visit to St Erth can be comfortably enjoyed in one to two days, allowing time to explore its charming village and surrounding countryside.
A day trip from Southampton to St Erth is not feasible as the journey takes 14h 58m and covers 296 km. Trains operate 4 times per day.
The train journey from Southampton to St Erth covers a distance of 296 km and takes approximately 14h 58m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Southampton to St Erth leaves at 5:48.
To get from Southampton to St Erth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Southampton to St Erth departs at 19:24.
The train journey from Southampton to St Erth is considered scenic as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of the English countryside, including views of rolling hills, coastal sights near Devon and Cornwall, and charming rural villages.
Trains from Southampton to St Erth run approximately 4 times per day.
Booking trains from Southampton to St Erth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Southampton to St Erth.
There is no night train service from Southampton to St Erth.
The cost of a train ticket from Southampton to St Erth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £218, while the average price tends to be around £218.
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to St Erth is by train, costing approximately £218.
The train station in Southampton that goes to St Erth is Southampton Central (SOU), and it arrives at St Erth station (SER).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southampton to St Erth.
Yes, you can take the train from Southampton to St Erth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and St Erth
Southampton
St Erth
The major train station for departures in Southampton is Southampton Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton Central for your trip from Southampton to St Erth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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)
The major train station for arrivals in St Erth is St Erth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Erth for your journey to St Erth from Southampton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Erth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station
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