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Outbound fromSouthampton to Heathrow Airport by train
It takes an average of 2h 48m to travel from Southampton to Heathrow Airport by train, over a distance of around 56 miles (91 km). There are normally 197 trains per day travelling from Southampton to Heathrow Airport and tickets for this journey start from £20.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:05 | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Journey time | From 1h 43m | |
| Distance | 56 miles (91 km) | |
| Frequency | 197 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £20.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, Southern |
Travelling from Southampton to Heathrow Airport by train
Looking to travel from Southampton to Heathrow Airport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to travel from Southampton to Heathrow Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 43 minutes though. You'll usually find 197 trains per day running along the 56 miles (91 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Heathrow Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to get to Heathrow Airport. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southampton to Heathrow Airport in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £20.10.
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Heathrow Airport
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southampton to Heathrow Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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