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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Central London takes 1h 57m 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.

1h 57m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Brentfordtrain train London Waterloo - Twickenham / ...
1h 47m
£30–63

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 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 38m • 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, October 10, 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 Railway2h 22m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 52m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 3m • 1 change

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: 1h 57m

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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