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Trains from

London Waterloo to Southampton Central

on 
  1. London Waterloo
    Platform 13 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  2. London Waterloo
    Platform 14 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  3. London Waterloo
    Platform 11 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  4. London Waterloo
    Platform 10 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  5. London Waterloo
    Platform 7 estimated
    07:10
    London Waterloo
    Platform 7 estimated
    07:55
    Basingstoke
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:10
    Basingstoke
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:44
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  6. London Waterloo
    Platform 5 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  7. London Waterloo
    Platform 11 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 3 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  8. London Waterloo
    Platform 10 estimated
    07:50
    London Waterloo
    Platform 10 estimated
    08:36
    Basingstoke
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:42
    Basingstoke
    Platform 2 estimated
    09:18
    Southampton Central
    Platform 2B estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 2B estimated
    1 change
    Peak
  9. London Waterloo
    Platform 11 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  10. London Waterloo
    Platform 7 estimated
    08:20
    London Waterloo
    Platform 7 estimated
    09:05
    Basingstoke
    Platform 2 estimated
    09:11
    Basingstoke
    Platform 1
    09:43
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4
    on time
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4
    1 change
    Peak
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Journey information from London Waterloo to Southampton Central

  • Train Fares from: £9.10
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct

  • How long does it take to travel from London Waterloo to Southampton Central by train?

    The average journey time between London Waterloo and Southampton Central is . The fastest journey time is . On an average weekday, there are 61 trains per day travelling from London Waterloo to Southampton Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • Are there direct trains from London Waterloo to Southampton Central?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from London Waterloo to Southampton Central without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from London Waterloo to Southampton Central.

    Direct

  • What is the distance between London Waterloo and Southampton Central?

    The distance between London Waterloo and Southampton Central is 70 miles.

    Distance: 70 miles

  • What time is the first train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central?

    The first train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central departs at .

    What time is the last train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central?

    The last train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • Savings tips for London Waterloo to Southampton Central

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