How much is the train ticket from London to Southampton?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Southampton start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $50. 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 29m, covering a distance of 63 miles (101 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 55 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 7:01am. 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 traveler 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 traveler 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 $14

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Southampton on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:05pm	Waterloo	1h 25m	4:30pm	St Denys	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	4:13pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:23am	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures for London to Southampton on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:05am	Waterloo	1h 25m	9:30am	St Denys	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	4:13pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:23am	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures for London to Southampton on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:12pm	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	4:13pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	8:12am	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	9:13am	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:20am	Clapham Junction	1h 31m	8:51am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:20am	Clapham Junction	1h 31m	8:51am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	8:12am	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	9:13am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures for London to Southampton on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:53am	Waterloo	1h 34m	9:27am	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	8:44am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	9:52am	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	8:05am	Clapham Junction	1h 22m	9:27am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	8:05am	Clapham Junction	1h 22m	9:27am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	8:44am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	9:52am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures for London to Southampton on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:05pm	Waterloo	1h 8m	4:13pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	9:12am	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	10:13am	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:06am	Wimbledon	1h 43m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:06am	Wimbledon	1h 43m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:04am	Barnes	1h 45m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures for London to Southampton on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:35pm	Waterloo	1h 6m	4:41pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	4:13pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:23am	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Next departures for London to Southampton on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:09pm	Waterloo	1h 32m	4:41pm	Botley	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Clapham Junction	1h 1m	4:13pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:10am	Clapham Junction	1h 8m	8:18am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	7:23am	Clapham Junction	1h 26m	8:49am	Southampton Airport Parkway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:04 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

69 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $48	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $149	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $15	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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

London

A
Wandsworth
167 Wandsworth High St, London SW18 4JB, UK
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B
Streatham
174 Streatham High Road (Odeon Cinema, Stop NA), London (Streatham) SW16 1BJ
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C
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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D
Barnes
Station House, 1 Station Rd, London SW13 0HT, UK
E
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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F
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, 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, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

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 $14. The average price for this train route is around $50. 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 29m, covering a distance of 63 miles (101 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 55 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 7:01am. 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 traveler 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 traveler 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

01/27

$31

01/28

$27

Today

$22

01/30

$25

01/31

$19

02/01

$22

02/02

$29

02/03

$15

The cheapest trip from London to Southampton was searched and found on Feb 3, 2026 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $144 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 $15 which is on 2026-02-03.