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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 | Waterloo | Botley | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Clapham Junction | Southampton Airport Parkway | Fastest | ||||
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| Train | Clapham Junction | Southampton Airport Parkway | No tags |
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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 $22, 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
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at $22. The average price for this train route is around $76. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Southampton?
The average train trip from London to Southampton takes 1h 29m and covers 110 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 49 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 7:03am. 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 best on-time performance 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.
The cheapest trip from London to Southampton was searched and found on Dec 21, 2025 with a price of $26To 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 $26 to $196 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 $26 which is on 2025-12-27.
