Train Tickets to Southampton Central
London Waterloo to Southampton Central
1h 56m
Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central
2h 1m
Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central
39m
Train travel to Southampton Central guide
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 about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Southampton Central. Check it now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Southampton Central to Winchester | 08:55 | - | South Western Railway | On time |
Southampton Central to London Waterloo | 09:00 | - | South Western Railway | On time |
Southampton Central to Weymouth | 09:00 | - | South Western Railway | On time |
Southampton Central to Bournemouth | 09:03 | - | South Western Railway | On time |
Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour | 09:05 | - | Great Western Railway | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Weymouth to Southampton Central | 08:00 | - | South Western Railway | On time |
Weymouth to Southampton Central | 08:00 | - | South Western Railway | On time |
Brighton to Southampton Central | 07:43 | 2 | Southern | On time |
Salisbury to Southampton Central | 08:56 | 6 | South Western Railway | On time |
Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central | 05:11 | 7 | CrossCountry | On time |
Station Details
Address: Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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