Southampton to Central London Trains

Southampton to Central London trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Central London takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service 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 18m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 4m

£32–68

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 11:14 PM which arrives into Central London at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:59 PM → 8:07 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 9:22 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 9:52 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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