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Southampton Central to London Waterloo train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southampton Central to London Waterloo, starting from AU$ 29.77 and averaging AU$ 53.38. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 14m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Mon, Aug 4
From AU$ 29.77
Tue, Aug 5
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Wed, Aug 6
From AU$ 51.33
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
04:52 Southampton Central	06:34 London Waterloo	1h 42m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:15 Southampton Central	06:42 London Waterloo	1h 27m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:50 Southampton Central	09:02 London Waterloo	3h 12m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:55 Southampton Central	07:26 London Waterloo	1h 31m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:30 Southampton Central	07:47 London Waterloo	1h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:37 Southampton Central	09:33 Paris	2h 56m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southampton Central to London Waterloo train route details

First train

04:52

Last train

23:09

Departure station

Southampton Central

Arrival station

London Waterloo

Journey time

1h 14m

Distance

113 km

Price

AU$ 29.77*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Southern

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

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between Southampton Central and London Waterloo, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

For only a small annual fee, you can save 1/3 on most fares in Southeast England, including routes in and out of London, with the Network Railcard. Covering both standard and off-peak tickets, this railcard is particularly beneficial for those who travel regularly within this region.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Southampton Central to London Waterloo. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton Central to London Waterloo, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton Central to London Waterloo ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Southampton Central to London Waterloo more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southampton Central to London Waterloo train ticket types

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