Southampton Central Station

Southampton Central Station

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.

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  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Southampton Central to Salisbury17:374ASouth Western Railway
On time
Southampton Central to Romsey17:381South Western Railway
On time
Southampton Central to Basingstoke17:412South Western Railway
On time
Southampton Central to Bournemouth17:494CrossCountry
On time
Southampton Central to Brighton17:503ASouthern
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Salisbury to Southampton Central16:562South Western Railway
On time
Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central13:254CrossCountry
On time
Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central16:463South Western Railway
Cancelled
Bournemouth to Southampton Central17:011South Western Railway
On time
Basingstoke to Southampton Central17:162South Western Railway
On time

Station Details

Address: Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL

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