The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Wales
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Wales will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Southampton to Wales you need to make at least 2 changes.
C72316 · C75359+
G9085010:154h46Southampton Central (SOU)15:01Kiveton Park station (KVP)£651One-way2 changes
C72316 · C75359+
G9085010:154h43Southampton Central (SOU)14:58Kiveton Bridge (KIV)£651One-way2 changes
C74879 · C75008+
G908489:154h39Southampton Central (SOU)13:54Kiveton Bridge (KIV)£721One-way2 changes
C74879 · C75008+
G908489:154h42Southampton Central (SOU)13:57Kiveton Park station (KVP)£721One-way2 changes
P61384+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C41021+
Y258689:304h49Southampton Central (SOU)14:19Kiveton Park station (KVP)£731One-way3 changes
C74879 · C75008+
G908489:154h39Southampton Central (SOU)13:54Kiveton Bridge (KIV)£721One-way2 changes
C74878 · C75330+
G908468:154h39Southampton Central (SOU)12:54Kiveton Bridge (KIV)£1581One-way2 changes
C74879 · C75008+
G908489:154h42Southampton Central (SOU)13:57Kiveton Park station (KVP)£721One-way2 changes
C74878 · C75330+
G908468:154h42Southampton Central (SOU)12:57Kiveton Park station (KVP)£1581One-way2 changes
C72316 · C75359+
G9085010:154h43Southampton Central (SOU)14:58Kiveton Bridge (KIV)£651One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Southampton to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £108.
Distance: 271 km
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£90 Average Price | £108 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Wales trains for tomorrow, Monday 13 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C74878 · C75330+ G90846 | 7:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h39 | 11:54 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 2 changes | |
C74878 · C75330+ G90846 | 7:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h42 | 11:57 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 2 changes | |
P60981 · L74893+ Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+ Y12268 | 7:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 5h27 | 12:57 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 4 changes | |
P60981 · L74893+ Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+ Y12268 | 7:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 5h24 | 12:54 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 4 changes | |
C74879 · C75008+ G90848 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h39 | 12:54 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 2 changes | |
C74879 · C75008+ G90848 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h42 | 12:57 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 2 changes | |
P61384+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C41021+ Y25868 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h49 | 13:19 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 3 changes | |
P61384+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C41021+ Y25868 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h54 | 13:24 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 3 changes | |
C72316 · C75359+ G90850 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h46 | 14:01 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 2 changes | |
C72316 · C75359+ G90850 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h43 | 13:58 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 2 changes | |
C72316 · C75334+ G90850 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h43 | 13:58 Kiveton Bridge (KIV) | 2 changes | |
C72316 · C75334+ G90850 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h46 | 14:01 Kiveton Park station (KVP) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Wales
Trains from Southampton to Wales run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 15:15. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 6:15 |
Last train 15:15 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: first_great_western from Southampton to Wales trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Southampton and Wales from £38. 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 Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Wales
- 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)
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