Trains from Cardiff Queen Street to Southampton Central from $29.33*

Arriving in Southampton Central

Every day, up to 27 train depart from Cardiff Queen Street and arrive in Southampton Central, with the shortest journey taking 3h 31m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Queen Street to Southampton Central

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Cardiff Queen Street to Southampton Central by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff Queen Street to Southampton Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Cardiff Queen Street to Southampton Central can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.