Lymington to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Lymington to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lymington 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 06:14 View journey
Last train 22:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 26m View journey
Distance (km) 24
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey €28.74 View journey
Avg journey time 44m
Train operators 3

Travelling from Lymington to Southampton by train

Considering a train trip from Lymington to Southampton? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Lymington to Southampton

Getting from Lymington to Southampton by rail typically costs €28.74, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Lymington and Southampton

If you are taking the train from Lymington to Southampton, you will have 32 trains each day (with a departure every 29 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:14. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:38. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:27, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:38.

How long does the train from Lymington to Southampton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 26 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 24 kilometres.

How far in advance Lymington and Southampton tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Lymington and Southampton are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Lymington to Southampton

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Southampton city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Lymington to Southampton

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

The total journey from Lymington to Southampton is 24 kilometres.

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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.