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If you're after cheap Southern Railway train tickets, look no further. At Trainline, we'll show you where the Southern Rail can take you and how to book the best value fares for your journey. To find Southern Railway train tickets, simply start a search above, and we'll show you the best available journey times and prices. Wherever you’re going with Southern Railway, start your trip with us.

For more information about accessibility on Southern services, check out our Accessible Travel guide.

Southern Railway routes

Unsure about where to start your adventure? Have a look at these great route ideas to get you dreaming about your next train trip with Southern RailwayAnd why not plan ahead by checking out our Southern Railway train times page? 

How to get cheap Southern Railway tickets

If you're after cheap UK train tickets, check out the hints below and see how you could bag yourself a bargain. We'll even highlight the cheapest prices!

Buy Southern Flexi Season tickets with us

Heading into the office less and want to save money on commuting to work? You can buy digital Flexi Season tickets for Southern routes in our app. Travelling with a Flexi Season ticket on eligible routes can be cheaper than buying a single or return ticket, plus it provides you with more flexibility than a normal Season ticket.

Why not find out more about digital train Season tickets or check out our commuter train ticket guide to see which ticket type is best for you.

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Southern Railway trains to London

Whether you're travelling for work, leisure or a bit of both, Southern Railway offers a convenient way to travel.

Southern Railway trains provide excellent transport links into the city from the south coast. Whether you are commuting for work or to see the sights, there are several London stations to travel to, depending on which line you are on.

Southern provides services to London Victoria, Waterloo, Charing Cross and London Bridge among other, giving passengers the opportunity to move around the city at ease, perfect for planning day trips. During peak times, trains from Brighton to Victoria take less than 90 minutes, using the Gatwick Express route, giving passengers a comfortable and quick journey into the city.

Once in London, there are plenty of attractions to see and visit to make your day trip memorable. A ride on the London Eye to take in the views is a must, or a family trip to the London Dungeon or catching a show in the West End are all popular choices. Some of these attractions can also be cheaper, using the London 2 for 1 train ticket promotion.

Discover digital tickets 

Enjoy smoother Southern Railway journeys – go straight to the train when you use tickets on your phone. 94% of our customers wouldn't use anything else! Mobile Tickets will get sent directly to your Trainline app and etickets can be opened on your phone as a PDF. Both let you skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates using your phone. They’re available on most Southern Railway journeys, so be sure to select this option when you book.

Learn more about Mobile Tickets and etickets.

Southern Railway destinations

Need a bit of information ahead of your next trip? Check out these popular Southern Railway destinations for travel details and nearby attractions.  

Southern Delay Repay

Did you know you can claim Delay Repay if your Southern train was delayed by 15 minutes or more? Check out our dedicated page to Delay Repay for more details.

Good to know

Travelling with Southern Railway? Find out everything you need to know about peak times, bicycles and other onboard Southern Railway facilities here.

Contact information

Got a query about your Southern Railway journey? Get in touch online.

Customer service enquiries

If you want to get in touch with our customer support team about a booking you've made with us, visit our help section.

Delays, lost property and onboard services

If you would like more information regarding Southern Railway train times, lost property or onboard facilities, then please call Southern Railway on +(44) 345 127 2920.

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