How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Winchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Winchester start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Southampton to Winchester?

The average train journey time from Southampton to Winchester is 16m, covering a distance of 9 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Southampton to Winchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 26 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Winchester?

The earliest train from Southampton to Winchester departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Winchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Winchester?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Winchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Winchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Southampton to Winchester from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Southampton to Winchester on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	Southampton Airport Parkway	9m	07:17	Winchester	Cheapest
Train	07:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	7m	07:30	Winchester	Fastest
Train	07:08	Southampton Airport Parkway	9m	07:17	Winchester	No tags
Train	07:23	Southampton Airport Parkway	7m	07:30	Winchester	No tags
Train	07:38	Southampton Airport Parkway	9m	07:47	Winchester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:42 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Southampton to Winchester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Winchester. The journey takes about 16 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day

16mAverage duration

9 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£42 - £43	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £18	Average duration16m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Winchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Winchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Winchester start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southampton to Winchester?
The average train journey time from Southampton to Winchester is 16m, covering a distance of 9 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Southampton to Winchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 26 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Winchester?
The earliest train from Southampton to Winchester departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Winchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Winchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Winchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Winchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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£8

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£8

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£8

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£8

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£8

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£8

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£8

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Winchester was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Winchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £17 for a train ticket from Southampton to Winchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2026-01-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Southampton to Winchester?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h	Avg price£42	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time16m	Avg price£13	Daily departures26

The best way to travel between Southampton and Winchester is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £13 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Winchester, choose the train, as it will take you from Southampton to Winchester in about 16m – that's the fastest way to get there!