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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Central London takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Central London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southampton to Central London train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Central London. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Central London at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 26m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 51m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Central London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Central London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Brentford via Clapham Junction in around 1h 47m.

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