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London Waterloo to Southampton Central

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  1. on time
    London Waterloo
    Platform 11 estimated
    on time
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  2. on time
    London Waterloo
    Platform 13 estimated
    23:00
    London Waterloo
    Platform 13 estimated
    23:42
    Guildford
    Platform 5 estimated
    23:51
    Guildford
    00:31
    Haslemere
    01:05
    Haslemere
    Platform 2 estimated
    01:38
    Havant
    Platform 2 estimated
    05:20
    Havant
    Platform 2 estimated
    06:01
    Southampton Central
    Platform 3A estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 3A estimated
    3 changes
    Off Peak
  3. London Waterloo
    Platform 9 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  4. London Waterloo
    Platform 9 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Peak
  5. London Waterloo
    Platform 14 estimated
    07:10
    London Waterloo
    Platform 14 estimated
    07:55
    Basingstoke
    Platform 2 estimated
    08:12
    Basingstoke
    Platform 1 estimated
    08:42
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    Southampton Central
    Platform 4 estimated
    1 change
    Peak
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Journey information from London Waterloo to Southampton Central

  • Train Fares from: £9
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct

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

    Avg. Duration

  • What is the fastest journey from London Waterloo to Southampton Central by train?

    The fastest journey time by train is .

  • How much does the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central cost?

    Train tickets from London Waterloo to Southampton Central can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

  • 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 .

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    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.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

London Waterloo to Southampton Central timetable

Check out the next trains departing from London Waterloo to Southampton Central for Sunday 31st May 2020. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here.

DepartsArrivesDuration
22:3500:061h 31m, direct
23:0006:017h 1m, 3 changes
05:3007:001h 30m, direct
06:3007:571h 27m, direct
07:1008:421h 32m, 1 change

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Southampton Central to London Waterloo.

How to find cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Southampton Central

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**Average savings on Advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.
‡Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

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