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Outbound fromWilmslow to Southampton Central by train
It takes an average of 5h 52m to travel from Wilmslow to Southampton Central by train, over a distance of around 171 miles (275 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Wilmslow to Southampton Central and tickets for this journey start from £49.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:02 | |
| Departure station | Wilmslow | |
| Arrival station | Southampton Central | |
| Journey time | From 4h 21m | |
| Distance | 171 miles (275 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £49.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Wilmslow to Southampton Central by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Wilmslow to Southampton Central? Look no further.
You'll usually find 27 trains per day running between Wilmslow and Southampton Central, which usually take 5 hours 52 minutes to complete the 171 miles (275 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Southampton Central by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Wilmslow to Southampton Central start from £49.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Southampton Central? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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