City to city
Southampton to London by train
Southampton Central → London Waterloo
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 17m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 28m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- South Western Railway, CrossCountry
Trains link Southampton (Southampton Central) and London (London Waterloo) in about 1h 17m at best, with no changes needed.
How long does the train from Southampton to London take?
The fastest trains cover Southampton to London in about 1h 17m; a typical journey takes around 1h 28m.
Is there a direct train from Southampton to London?
Yes: direct trains run between Southampton Central and London Waterloo.
Legendary routes through Southampton or London
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow
Sleepers too: night trains from London.
More trains from Southampton
- Southampton → Brighton ≈ 1h 45m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.