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Southampton Central to London Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton Central to London? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $13.51, with average prices for this route around $11.24. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Fri, Jul 11
From $33.77
Sat, Jul 12
From $22.14
Sun, Jul 13
From $25.39
Mon, Jul 14
From $13.51
Tue, Jul 15
From $27.69
Wed, Jul 16
From $27.69
Thu, Jul 17
From $27.69

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:52 Southampton Central	06:34 London Waterloo	1h 42m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:15 Southampton Central	06:42 London Waterloo	1h 27m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:50 Southampton Central	08:45 London Victoria	2h 55m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:55 Southampton Central	07:26 London Waterloo	1h 31m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:15 Southampton Central	07:45 London Paddington	1h 30m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:30 Southampton Central	07:47 Paris	1h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southampton Central to London Train Route Details

First train

04:52

Last train

23:09

Departure station

Southampton Central

Arrival station

London

Journey time

1h 16m

Distance

69 miles

Price

$13.51*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to London

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between Southampton Central and London, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Southampton Central to London. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton Central to London, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton Central to London ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southampton Central to London Train Ticket Types

Save money on your trip from Southampton Central to London with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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