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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Southampton
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €44
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €77
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 1 h 39 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 1 h 40 m
- Trains on Nov 13
- 32
- Distance
- 103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Southampton will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 32 trains from Bristol to Southampton, including 18 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W349749:23 AM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 11:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers- G15001
7:22 AM 1h41 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15015
3:23 PM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 5:03 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34961
5:52 AM 1h48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 7:40 AM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15013
2:22 PM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 4:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G15022
7:25 PM 1h39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:04 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34974
9:23 AM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 11:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15015
3:23 PM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 5:03 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15013
2:22 PM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 4:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15017
4:22 PM 1h40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 6:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Southampton
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Trains from Bristol to Southampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
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Live departures
Bristol to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Southampton trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34974 | On time 9:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h40 | 11:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14899+ G01003 | On time 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h13 | 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| G15006 | On time 10:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 12:02 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14900+G01005 | On time 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h17 | 12:47 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
| W34957 | 5:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h46 | 6:47 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34961 | 5:52 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h48 | 7:40 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14894+G00995 | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h12 | 8:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| G15001 | 7:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 9:03 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14896+G00997 | 7:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h13 | 9:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| G15003 | 8:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h44 | 10:05 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14898+G01000 | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h12 | 10:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Southampton
Most Bristol to Southampton trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central station pair, with some services arriving at Southampton Airport Parkway. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Southampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Redland from Bristol city centre
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland train station facilities and services
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Southampton station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Swaythling from Southampton city centre
Swaythling is 4 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Swaythling train station facilities and services
Swaythling has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swaythling.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Swaythling.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swaythling.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swaythling: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Swaythling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swaythling: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has no step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Eastleigh/ London Waterloo). There is level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton Central). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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