Southampton to Carlton by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Carlton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton to Carlton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:52 View journey
Last train 21:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 225
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey £56.80 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 43m
Train operators 10

Going from Southampton to Carlton by train

About to set off from Southampton to Carlton by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Southampton to Carlton

Ready to book tickets from Southampton to Carlton? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Southampton and Carlton typically run £56.80.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Southampton to Carlton departure timetable

On this route, 13 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Southampton at 04:52 and the last leaving at 21:30 during the week.

For weekend travel to Carlton, the earliest departure is at 06:54 and the last one is at 20:55. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 49 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Southampton to Carlton?

On this route spanning 225 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Booking time frame: Southampton to Carlton trains

Tickets for travel to Carlton along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Southampton to Carlton

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Carlton city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Carlton

Want to know more about your journey from Southampton to Carlton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Southampton to Carlton covers 225 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.