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SeaCity Museum
Maritime museum telling the story of the Titanic, the docks and ocean travel. One of Southampton’s key visitor attractions.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 6 trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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.

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Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:01 Stansted Mountfitchet | 4h43 | 11:44 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:16 Stansted Mountfitchet | 3h18 | 10:34 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:17 Stansted Mountfitchet | 3h44 | 11:01 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:17 Stansted Mountfitchet | 3h43 | 12:00 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:19 Stansted Mountfitchet | 4h42 | 13:01 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:52 Stansted Mountfitchet | 3h44 | 12:36 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Maritime museum telling the story of the Titanic, the docks and ocean travel. One of Southampton’s key visitor attractions.
Historic house museum with period rooms and displays on local history. A rewarding visit in the heart of the old town.
Gallery in the Civic Centre showing art from several periods, including modern British works. Good for a cultural stop in the city centre.
Historic quarter of lanes, walls and vaults near the waterfront. Best for wandering between medieval sites, museums and old pubs.
Large central park popular for walks, events and green space between the civic buildings. A practical and pleasant break from shopping streets.
Waterside promenade with marina views, cafés nearby and links to old town walks. Visit for harbour scenery and a relaxed atmosphere.
A hearty Hampshire stew of beef, onions and root vegetables, slowly cooked. It is a traditional county comfort dish linked to local farmhouse cooking.
Fresh crab from the nearby Solent and south coast, often served simply dressed. It is prized locally for sweet flavour and strong coastal identity.
A classic south coast catch, grilled or fried and served in local pubs and seafood spots. It reflects Southampton’s long maritime food culture.
Lively Oxford Street seafood restaurant serving fish, shellfish and British classics in an established, bustling setting.
Well-known Italian restaurant in Ocean Village with pizzas, pasta and marina views in a relaxed modern setting.
Contemporary fine dining in a polished setting, known for seasonal British tasting menus and carefully presented plates.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining cost less than London, while buses and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Restaurants may add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip around 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Flying is a good alternative to the train for anyone who is travelling from Newcastle to London, with regular direct departures and a short journey of up to 1 hour 20 minutes. Travellers have a large range of flights every day, with morning and evening departures landing at various London airports.
Travellers to London can choose between budget flights from Flybe, or premium services provided by British Airways Between the two airlines, travellers can expect at least 5 departures per day.
Flight times from Newcastle to London vary slightly depending on your arrival destination, but will always be between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes.
During the week, travellers have a choice of at least five direct flights from Newcastle to London every day, including the weekend. Schedules tend to be the same all year-round, with no seasonal variations.
Departure airport: All Newcastle to London flights depart from Newcastle Airport. The best way to get to the airport from the centre of town is to catch the Metro from Haymarket, Central or Monument stations. After that, the journey takes about 25 minutes. Buses X77, X78 and X79 also serve the airport, but take a little longer to get there. At the airport itself, travellers can dine and shop for essentials, and they can also use free on-site wifi. Just select the "Free Newcastle Airport WiFi" option.
Arrival airport: Flights from Newcastle to London will arrive at London City (Flybe) or Heathrow (British Airways). London City is the most central option. From there, visitors can take the DLR service to Tower Gateway or Bank, and hook up with tube connections. The best route into town from Heathrow is usually the Heathrow Express train. This runs straight into Paddington every 15 minutes and takes 15-20 minutes. However, the Piccadilly Line and National Express coaches are good alternatives. And those making their own way can also log onto airport wifi free of charge.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton trains use the Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton Central station pair, with some services arriving at Redbridge. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Southampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stansted Mountfitchet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Cork House
Wi-Fi is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Ticket office support is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Parking, WC.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Redbridge is 4 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Redbridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Redbridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Redbridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redbridge: Parking.
Available at Redbridge: Bike Parking.
Woolston is 1 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woolston.
Wi-Fi is available at Woolston.
Ticket office support is available at Woolston.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woolston: Parking.
Available at Woolston: Bike Parking.
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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