What’s the cost of a train ticket from Waterloo to Southampton?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £52.91. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Waterloo to Southampton?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Southampton?

The quickest journey is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Waterloo to Southampton by train

Q: What is the travel distance between Waterloo and Southampton by train?

The total journey from Waterloo to Southampton is 303 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Waterloo to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Waterloo 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 06:04 View journey

Last train 23:45 View journey

Avg changes 2

Fastest journey 4hr 54m View journey

Distance (km) 303

Trains / day 30 View all

Cheapest journey £52.91 View journey

Avg journey time 5hr 37m

Train operators 7

Taking the train from Waterloo to Southampton

Ready to book a trip from Waterloo to Southampton by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Waterloo and Southampton

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £52.91, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Waterloo to Southampton

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Waterloo to Southampton:

06:04 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
23:45 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
06:05 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
23:10 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 15 minutes from Waterloo toward Southampton.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 30 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Waterloo to Southampton?

This journey covers a total of 303 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Waterloo and Southampton

Tickets for travel between Waterloo and Southampton can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Waterloo to Southampton travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Southampton.

FAQs about the train journey from Waterloo to Southampton

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