Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton, 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 00:48 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 151
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey £39.40 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 20m
Train operators 10

From Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton by train. With 11 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton

Ready to book tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton? 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 Stansted Mountfitchet and Southampton typically run £39.40.

  • 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 4 months in advance.

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Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton departure frequency and train timetable

With 11 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 48 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:22 and the last one is at 23:24. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:48, with the last one at 18:52.

How long does the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 40 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 151 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Southampton

Tickets for travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Southampton can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Stansted Mountfitchet and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Southampton city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton

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

The distance between Stansted Mountfitchet and Southampton is 151 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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