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Find best prices from Southampton to Stansted Airport

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

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Southampton to Stansted Airport Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton to Stansted Airport? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as QAR 36.95, with average prices for this route around QAR 76.85. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

DepartureArrivalOperator
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23:08
5h 48m, Changes required
Southampton Airport Parkway
04:56
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Stansted Airport
South Western RailwayGreater Anglia
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Southampton to Stansted Airport Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:16
Last train
Last train
23:08
Departure station
Departure station
Southampton
Arrival station
Arrival station
Stansted Airport
Journey time
Journey time
2h 48m
Distance
Distance
159 km
Price
Price
QAR 36.95*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Stansted Airport

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southampton to Stansted Airport can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton to Stansted Airport for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Southampton to Stansted Airport, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton to Stansted Airport ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Southampton to Stansted Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southampton to Stansted Airport 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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