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Stansted to Southampton Central Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Stansted to Southampton Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £15.40, with average prices for this route around £15.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:19 4 hours 46 minutes, Changes required Stansted Mountfitchet	04:05 +1 Southampton Central		Find Tickets

Stansted to Southampton Central Train Route Details

First train

00:30

Last train

23:19

Departure station

Stansted

Arrival station

Southampton Central

Journey time

2 hours 51 minutes

Distance

130 km

Price

£15.40*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Stansted to Southampton Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Stansted to Southampton Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Stansted to Southampton Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Stansted to Southampton Central train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Stansted to Southampton Central with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Stansted to Southampton Central Train prices and times

Stansted to Southampton Central Train Route Details