Trains from Cambridge to Southampton Central from $18.42*

Trains from Cambridge to Southampton Central from $18.42*

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Cambridge to Southampton Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cambridge to Southampton Central, starting from $18.42 and averaging $91.05. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 58m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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04:53
Cambridge
09:31
Southampton Central
4h 38m, Changes requiredThameslinkSouthern
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05:23
Cambridge
08:42
Southampton Central
3h 19m, Changes requiredThameslinkElizabeth lineCrossCountry
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05:23
Cambridge
09:22
Southampton Central
3h 59m, Changes requiredThameslinkSouth Western Railway
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05:23
Cambridge
10:03
Southampton Central
4h 40m, Changes requiredThameslinkSouthern
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05:26
Cambridge
08:42
Southampton Central
3h 16m, Changes requiredGreat NorthernThameslinkElizabeth lineGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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05:39
Cambridge
09:43
Paris
4h 4m, Changes requiredGreat NorthernSouth Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Cambridge to Southampton Central Train Route Details

The Cambridge to Southampton Central train ticket is from $18.42. The average travel time is 2h 58m, covering a distance of approximately 112 miles. There are usually 72 daily trains provided by Elizabeth line,CrossCountry,Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:53
Last train
Last train
18:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 58m
Distance
Distance
112 miles
Price
Price
$18.42*

Cambridge to Southampton Central Train Travel Guide

Cambridge to Southampton Central Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Southampton Central

Every day, up to 72 train depart from Cambridge and arrive in Southampton Central, with the shortest journey taking 2h 58m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Southampton Central

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Southampton Central. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Southampton Central. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Cambridge to Southampton Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Cambridge to Southampton Central cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.