How to get from London to Southampton
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Southampton. The most useful door-to-door route takes 59m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 107 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
107 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 59mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 2h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Sep 859m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Sep 82h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Southampton: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → SouthamptontrainSouth Western Railway·59m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Southampton
South Western Railway runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:18 and the last at 18:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 40 | 05:18 | 18:05 |
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 07:30 | 22:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-SouthamptonBook →On this route you travel with South Western Railway, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Southampton works
Start with a South Western Railway train from London to Southampton, about 59 min. In total it's roughly €25 over 59 min, direct, no transfers.
London to Southampton: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Southampton?
The most useful route takes about 59m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Southampton from London?
About 107 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Southampton cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Southampton?
On this route you travel with South Western Railway, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Southampton?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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