The average train between Southampton Central Station and London Paddington takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton Central Station to London Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Southampton Central Station and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton Central Station is at 10:00 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton Central Station to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Southampton Central Station to London Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton Central Station to London Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton Central Station to London Paddington train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Southampton Central Station and London Paddington is 109.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 19m.