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Explore cheap prices from London Waterloo to Southampton

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Waterloo to Southampton, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£9.25

Thu18Sep

£10.10

Fri19Sep

£5.05

Sat20Sep

£10.10

Sun21Sep

£10.10

Mon22Sep

£10.10

Tue23Sep

£7.25

Wed24Sep

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Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

London Waterloo to Southampton Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Waterloo to Southampton, starting from £5.05 and averaging £39.90. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 5m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:54 3h 9m, Changes required London Waterloo	21:03 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
18:05 1h 6m, Direct London Waterloo	19:11 Southampton Airport Parkway	Find Tickets
18:23 1h 12m, Changes required London Waterloo	19:35 Southampton Airport Parkway	Find Tickets
18:24 3h 9m, Changes required London Waterloo	21:33 Southampton Central	Find Tickets
18:35 1h 7m, Direct London Waterloo	19:42 Southampton Airport Parkway	Find Tickets
18:54 3h 7m, Changes required London Waterloo	22:01 Paris	Find Tickets

London Waterloo to Southampton Train Route Details

First train

05:30

Last train

23:40

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Southampton

Journey time

1h 5m

Distance

112 km

Price

£5.05*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Southampton

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo and Southampton on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

For only a small annual fee, you can save 1/3 on most fares in South East England, including routes in and out of London, with the Network Railcard. Covering both standard and off-peak tickets, this railcard is particularly beneficial for those who travel regularly within this region.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Waterloo to Southampton. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from London Waterloo to Southampton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Waterloo to Southampton train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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