The average train between Southampton and London Paddington takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton 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 and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Southampton to London Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to London Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Southampton and London Paddington is 109.3 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 16m.