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Train Tickets to Southampton Central

London Waterloo to Southampton Central

1h 13m

From

PLN 64.24

Bournemouth to Southampton Central

28m

From

PLN 31.09

Winchester to Southampton Central

15m

From

PLN 27.98

Train travel to Southampton Central guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Southampton Central station, opened in 1895, is the busiest station in Hampshire and the fifth busiest in South East England. Originally located on the seafront, the station's southern edge was once reached by water at high tide. However, a series of land reclamation projects to expand the docks have since rendered the station landlocked.

Key operators for Southampton Central Station include South Western railway, Southern railway and Great Western railway, and popular locations directly accessible include London Waterloo, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Weymouth.

In Southampton's Cultural Quarter, you can visit the SeaCity Museum to explore a Titanic exhibition and learn about the stories of crew members. Additionally, the Mayflower Theatre offers captivating performances and a rich historical ambience. In the Southampton City Centre, the Tudor House & Garden provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's history.

Which train companies run trains to Southampton Central?

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern and South Western Railway all provide services to and from Southampton Central for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are Southampton Central's opening hours?

You can expect Southampton Central to be open between the hours of 0:02 and 23:57, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Southampton Central

Southampton Central has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Southampton Central?

London, London Waterloo, Winchester, Clapham and Clapham Junction are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Southampton Central. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Southampton Central live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Southampton Central, check now to plan your next journey.

Departures
Arrivals

Train	Time	Duration	Train Operator	Status
Southampton Central to Weymouth	08:59	1h 24m	South Western Railway	On time
Southampton Central to London Waterloo	09:00	1h 26m	South Western Railway	On time
Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour	09:05	48m	Great Western Railway	On time
Southampton Central to Bournemouth	09:06	47m	South Western Railway	On time
Southampton Central to Cardiff Central	09:11	2h 35m	Great Western Railway	On time

Train	Time	Duration	Train Operator	Status
Poole to Southampton Central	08:56	55m	South Western Railway	On time
London Waterloo to Southampton Central	08:57	1h 26m	South Western Railway	On time
Cardiff Central to Southampton Central	09:03	2h 36m	Great Western Railway	On time
Winchester to Southampton Central	09:03	22m	South Western Railway	On time
Brighton to Southampton Central	09:05	1h 57m	Southern	On time