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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Train | Clapham Junction | Southampton Airport Parkway | Fastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Southampton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Southampton?
London
- AWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- B
Barnes
Station House, 1 Station Rd, London SW13 0HT, UK - C7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- DKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- EEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- F51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Southampton by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Southampton?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Southampton start from $16. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Southampton?
The average train ride duration from London to Southampton is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 65 miles (104 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 1m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators service the London to Southampton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 52 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Southern.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Southampton?
The earliest train departs from London to Southampton at 6:55am. And the latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Southampton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Southampton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southern has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Southampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Southern, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Southampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Southern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Southampton was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Southampton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $140 for a train ticket from London to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-07.
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