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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Southampton start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £42. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Southampton?

The average train journey time from London to Southampton is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 63 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 1m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Southampton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Southern .

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

The earliest train from London to Southampton departs at 06:55. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which 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?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southern has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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.

Train London to Southampton from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Southampton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Clapham Junction	1h 2m	09:14	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:49	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Southampton on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	09:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:20	Clapham Junction	1h 31m	08:51	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:20	Clapham Junction	1h 31m	08:51	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	08:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	09:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Southampton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Waterloo	2h 1m	10:01	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	09:45	Clapham Junction	1h 50m	11:35	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:12	Clapham Junction	1h 54m	09:06	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:12	Clapham Junction	1h 54m	09:06	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	08:09	Clapham Junction	1h 52m	10:01	Southampton Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Southampton on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:49	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Southampton on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:09	Waterloo	1h 32m	16:41	Botley	Cheapest
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:49	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Southampton on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:05	Waterloo	1h 25m	10:30	St Denys	Cheapest
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:49	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures from London to Southampton on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 9m	16:21	Southampton Central	Cheapest
Train	15:12	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	16:13	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:10	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	08:18	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	08:49	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Southampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

69 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £38	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £112	Average duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £15	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Southampton?

London

A
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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B
Barnes
Station House, 1 Station Rd, London SW13 0HT, UK
C
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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D
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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E
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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F
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Southampton

A
Southampton Airport
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Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Southampton 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 London to Southampton?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Southampton start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £42. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Southampton?
The average train journey time from London to Southampton is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 63 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 1m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Southampton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Southern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Southampton?
The earliest train from London to Southampton departs at 06:55. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southern has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Southampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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.

Best price found

09/12

£21

10/12

£24

Today

£19

12/12

£19

13/12

£17

14/12

£12

15/12

£17

16/12

£18

The cheapest trip from London to Southampton was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To 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 £12 to £108 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 £12, which is on 2025-12-14.