The cheapest and fastest trains from Southbourne to London
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southbourne to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southbourne to London will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 4 trains that leave Southbourne for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southbourne to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southbourne to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 92 km
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£38 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southbourne to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Southbourne to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:53 Southbourne | 1h52 | 06:45 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Southbourne | 1h51 | 06:45 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:56 Southbourne | 1h49 | 09:45 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:07 Southbourne | 2h21 | 10:28 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southbourne to London
Trains from Southbourne to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Southbourne to London trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Southbourne and London from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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South Western Railway
FAQs: Southbourne to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southbourne to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southbourne and London
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:35 - 13:10 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station:Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short, steep ramps (over 1:10 gradient). Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself 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
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- 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 next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; 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: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C . This station does not have step-free access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Upper Clapton Road for northbound services to Chingford Use Bus stop P in Upper Clapton Road for southbound services to Liverpool Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platfrom 1/2 only (towards London). Access to all other platforms via steps. Assistance Meeting Point is ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms 7/8, Male only on Platforms 3/4
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 7 and 8. Access to is not step free. Unheated shelters are available on other platforms
- Storage location: Outside the station on Stroud Green Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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