First train | 4:15 am | |
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Last train | 12:07 am | |
Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
Arrival station | Southampton | |
Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
Distance | 56 miles (91 km) | |
Frequency | 168 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From $45.99 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, Southern |
Just landed in the UK and need more information on how to travel from Heathrow to Southampton by train? You’ve come to the right place!
On average, the journey by train from Heathrow Airport to Southampton takes around 2 hours and 18 minutes, although the fastest services can take you there in just 1 hour and 36 minutes. As there are no direct services available on this route, you will need to make at least one change during your journey.
When traveling from Heathrow Airport to Southampton, there are a few routes to choose from. To get there quickly, we’d recommend taking the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Airport station to Hayes & Harlington station. From here, you can take the Elizabeth line again to Reading station. Finally, you can take a CrossCountry service to Southampton Central station.
From the station, you’re a short walk from the city centre. Here, you’ll find the city’s most popular sights, including the SeaCity Museum and the Southampton City Art Gallery. From Southampton, you can also reach some of the country’s most beautiful national parks, including the New Forest and the South Downs.
If you’d like to book cheaper train fares, try traveling at Off-Peak times, as tickets are usually cheaper outside of morning/evening rush hours between Monday and Friday. Also, keep an eye out for Advance tickets, they are normally released 12 weeks prior to the departure date and tend to be a lot cheaper.
Want to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Heathrow Airport to Southampton in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs including first and last train times.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.