The cheapest and fastest trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bury St Edmunds (BSE) for Southampton Central (SOU) on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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.


Live departures
Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:25 AM Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 3h56 | 11:21 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:59 AM Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 4h22 | 1:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 08:59. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 07:25 |
Last train 08:59 |
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FAQs: Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Southampton Central (SOU)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 06:50 - 17:30 Sunday 08:15 - 16:00
- Type of shops available: Barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 2. They are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At station entrance and on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at the Bus stop on station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)

