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London Waterloo to Southampton Central train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo to Southampton Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$ 38.66, with average prices for this route around AU$ 85.32. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sat, Aug 2
From AU$ 51.61
Sun, Aug 3
From AU$ 51.61
Mon, Aug 4
From AU$ 45.24
Tue, Aug 5
From AU$ 51.61
Wed, Aug 6
From AU$ 38.66
Thu, Aug 7
From AU$ 76.49
Fri, Aug 8
From AU$ 47.30

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
01:05 London Waterloo	02:49 Southampton Central	1h 44m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:30 London Waterloo	07:03 Southampton Central	1h 33m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:52 London Waterloo	09:01 Southampton Central	3h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:22 London Waterloo	09:31 Southampton Central	3h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:30 London Waterloo	07:56 Southampton Central	1h 26m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:54 London Waterloo	10:03 Paris	3h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo to Southampton Central train route details

First train

01:05

Last train

23:35

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Southampton Central

Journey time

1h 14m

Distance

113 km

Price

AU$ 38.66*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Southern, South Western Railway

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

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo and Southampton Central on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Waterloo to Southampton Central during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo to Southampton Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 London Waterloo to Southampton Central, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo to Southampton Central ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from London Waterloo to Southampton Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo to Southampton Central train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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