Trains from Southampton to London

  • Lowest price from ≈ THB 798.62 £17.82
  • Average duration 1h 24m
  • Connections per day 35
  • Distance 114 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Southampton to London

The journey from Southampton to London is about 114 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 24m with 35 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ THB 798.62 £17.82
Trip duration 1h 24m
Connections per day 35
Lowest price ≈ THB 798.62 £17.82
Highest price ≈ THB 2,724.82 £60.80
First departure 05:11 AM
Last departure 08:00 PM
Distance 114 km
Departure Southampton
Arrival London
Travel operator Great Western Railway, South Western Railway
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How can I get the cheapest train tickets to travel from Southampton to London?

When you're traveling from Southampton to London, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ THB 1,636.69 (£36.52). You might be able to find prices as low as ≈ THB 798.62 (£17.82), but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.
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On average, you can expect to spend around ≈ THB 1,636.69 (£36.52) for your train ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper train tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Southampton to London.

How much time will it take to go from Southampton to London by train?

The average journey time is 1h 24m. This is how long it takes to cross the 114 km from Southampton to London. When planning your journey, remember that delays are a possibility. Some unplanned events could cause your journey from Southampton to London to take longer than 1h 24m. The distance between Southampton and London is around 114 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 1h 24m. However, the fastest routes between Southampton and London take 1h 13m. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do departures from Southampton to London leave?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Southampton at 05:11 AM, and the last departure will leave at 08:00 PM. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Southampton to London can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Southampton to London leaving at 05:11 AM. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 08:00 PM.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

When traveling from Southampton to London by train, which stations can I use?

In Southampton, departure stations include . When you arrive in London, you may be able to disembark at stations such as . Remember though that the exact stations served on each route can vary. Different providers may depart from and arrive at different stations. Furthermore, if you travel on an express service, the number of stations may be limited, and the exact stations served on a particular route may vary at different times of day or day of the week. Check in advance to ensure that you are departing from and arriving at a station that is convenient for your journey.

How many times a day do departures from Southampton leave for London?

On average, there are 35 daily departures from Southampton to London. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 25 departures from Southampton which travel directly to London. There are 10 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Southampton to London. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

South Western Railway7.98 kg CO₂
20:00Southampton Central
1h 29m
21:29London waterloo east
≈ THB 461.95 €12.04
direct
South Western Railway7.98 kg CO₂
19:30Southampton Central
1h 19m
20:49London waterloo east
≈ THB 461.95 €12.04
direct
South Western Railway7.98 kg CO₂
20:30Southampton Central
1h 18m
21:48London waterloo east
≈ THB 461.95 €12.04
direct

Next departures from Southampton to London

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
05:11 Southampton Central
1h 48m · direct
06:59 London waterloo east
CrossCountry ≈ THB 6,262.44 £140.21
05:15 Southampton Central
1h 18m · 1 changes
06:44 London paddington
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
05:30 Southampton Central
1h 34m · 1 changes
07:16 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
05:30 Southampton Central
2h 8m · direct
07:38 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
05:57 Southampton Central
1h 32m · direct
07:29 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
06:12 Southampton Central
2h 30m · direct
08:42 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 6,262.44 £140.21
06:15 Southampton Central
1h 21m · 1 changes
07:46 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
06:30 Southampton Central
1h 22m · direct
07:52 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,603.91 £35.91
07:00 Southampton Central
1h 28m · direct
08:28 London waterloo east
CrossCountry ≈ THB 6,262.44 £140.21
07:15 Southampton Central
1h 13m · 1 changes
08:35 London paddington
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,065.74 £46.25
07:30 Southampton Central
1h 18m · direct
08:48 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,527.13 £56.58
08:00 Southampton Central
1h 20m · direct
09:20 London waterloo east
CrossCountry ≈ THB 6,262.44 £140.21
08:15 Southampton Central
1h 16m · 1 changes
09:44 London paddington
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,296.21 £51.41
08:30 Southampton Central
1h 17m · direct
09:47 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,757.60 £61.74
09:00 Southampton Central
1h 20m · direct
10:20 London waterloo east
CrossCountry ≈ THB 6,262.44 £140.21
09:15 Southampton Central
1h 15m · 1 changes
10:40 London paddington
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,757.60 £61.74
09:30 Southampton Central
1h 17m · direct
10:47 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,757.60 £61.74
10:00 Southampton Central
1h 20m · direct
11:20 London waterloo east
CrossCountry ≈ THB 6,262.44 £140.21
10:15 Southampton Central
1h 14m · 1 changes
11:37 London paddington
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,757.60 £61.74
10:30 Southampton Central
1h 18m · direct
11:48 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 2,757.60 £61.74
11:00 Southampton Central
1h 24m · direct
12:24 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,384.16 £30.99
16:00 Southampton Central
1h 20m · direct
17:20 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 5,196.74 £116.35
16:15 Southampton Central
1h 20m · 1 changes
17:46 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,384.16 £30.99
16:30 Southampton Central
1h 17m · direct
17:47 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,384.16 £30.99
17:00 Southampton Central
1h 20m · direct
18:20 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,384.16 £30.99
17:30 Southampton Central
1h 17m · direct
18:47 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,384.16 £30.99
18:00 Southampton Central
1h 20m · direct
19:20 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 5,196.74 £116.35
18:15 Southampton Central
1h 20m · 1 changes
19:46 London waterloo east
South Western Railway ≈ THB 1,384.16 £30.99
18:30 Southampton Central
1h 17m · direct
19:47 London waterloo east
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
South Western Railway (SWR) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates passenger services in South West England and parts of Southern England. It was formed in 2017 as a result of the merger of South West Trains and the Island Line Trains. SWR operates services to major cities such as London, Bristol, Southampton, and Portsmouth, as well as smaller towns and villages in the region. The company operates a fleet of modern trains, including electric and diesel multiple units, and provides a range of ticketing options, including season tickets, advance purchase tickets, and flexible fares. SWR is owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 7.98kg
bus 8.55kg
flight 22.8kg
carpool 18.24kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Southampton to London?

The train journey between Southampton and London emits 7.98kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Southampton and London?

Taking the train between Southampton and London saves 14.82kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.57kg compared to the bus and 10.26kg compared to the car.

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