Southampton to London by train
Southampton Central → London Waterloo
Trains link Southampton (Southampton Central) and London (London Waterloo) in about 1h 17m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 17m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 28m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- South Western Railway, CrossCountry
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.