How much is the train ticket from Southampton to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to London start from $16. The average price for this train route is around $45. 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 Southampton to London?

The average train ride duration from Southampton to London is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 61 miles (97 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 2m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators service the Southampton to London route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Southampton to London?

The earliest train departs from Southampton to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:08pm.

What is the best train operator from Southampton to London?

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 Southampton to London?

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 Southampton to London?

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 Southampton to London?

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 Southampton to London from $15

Next train departures

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:37am	Southampton Central	1h 59m	9:36am	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:41pm	St Denys	1h 39m	8:20pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	9:11am	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 30m	8:38am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:08am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 30m	8:38am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:08am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 30m	8:38am	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 40m	10:10am	Barnes	Cheapest
Train	7:02am	Swanwick	1h 47m	8:49am	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 40m	10:10am	Barnes	No tags
Train	7:30am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 40m	10:10am	Barnes	No tags
Train	8:30am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 40m	11:10am	Barnes	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	4:20pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	4:20pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Cheapest
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to London on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 12m	4:20pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:08pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 3m	4:11pm	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	7:38am	Southampton Airport Parkway	1h 51m	9:29am	Queenstown Road	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $16, 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$9 - $52	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $302	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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

Southampton

A
Southampton Airport
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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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Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to London 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 Southampton to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to London start from $16. The average price for this train route is around $45. 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 Southampton to London?
The average train ride duration from Southampton to London is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 61 miles (97 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 2m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators service the Southampton to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Southern.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Southampton to London?
The earliest train departs from Southampton to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:08pm.
What is the best train operator from Southampton to London?
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 Southampton to London?
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 Southampton to London?
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 Southampton to London?
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

12/09

$68

12/10

$63

Today

$22

12/12

$22

12/13

$15

12/14

$22

12/15

$18

12/16

$18

The cheapest trip from Southampton to London was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 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 Southampton to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $288 for a train ticket from Southampton to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-12-13.