Trains from Cambridge to Southampton

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Date Tomorrow
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  • Lowest price from $38.04
  • Average duration 2h 57m
  • Connections per day 29
  • Distance 178 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Cambridge to Southampton

The journey from Cambridge to Southampton is about 178 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 57m with 29 connections per day.

Lowest price $38.04
Trip duration 2h 57m
Connections per day 29
Lowest price $38.04
Highest price $98.49
First departure 04:54 AM
Last departure 06:26 PM
Distance 178 km
Departure Cambridge
Arrival Southampton
Travel operator Southern, Great Northern
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South Western Railway12.46 kg CO₂
17:14Cambridge P+R
3h 7m
21:22Southampton Central
$38.71
2 changes
South Western Railway12.46 kg CO₂
10:32Cambridge North Station
3h 19m
14:22Southampton Central
$38.71
2 changes
South Western Railway12.46 kg CO₂
18:26Cambridge P+R
3h 43m
22:51Southampton Central
$38.71
3 changes

Next departures from Cambridge to Southampton

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Thameslink $5,330.56
04:54 Cambridge P+R
2h 31m · 3 changes
08:58 Southampton Central
Great Northern $5,330.56
05:37 Cambridge P+R
2h 41m · 4 changes
09:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
05:53 Cambridge P+R
3h 4m · 2 changes
09:43 Southampton Central
CrossCountry $5,330.56
06:14 Cambridge P+R
2h 20m · 3 changes
09:43 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,364.05
06:44 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
10:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
06:53 Cambridge P+R
3h 4m · 2 changes
10:43 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,364.05
07:08 Cambridge North Station
3h 13m · 2 changes
11:22 Southampton Central
CrossCountry $5,330.56
07:14 Cambridge P+R
2h 19m · 3 changes
10:43 Southampton Central
CrossCountry $5,330.56
08:14 Cambridge P+R
2h 20m · 3 changes
11:43 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $3,896.88
08:44 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
12:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
08:53 Cambridge P+R
3h 5m · 2 changes
12:44 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,364.05
09:14 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
13:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
09:23 Cambridge P+R
2h 36m · 3 changes
12:44 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,364.05
09:23 Cambridge P+R
3h 14m · 3 changes
13:22 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,364.05
09:44 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
13:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
09:53 Cambridge P+R
3h 4m · 2 changes
13:43 Southampton Central
CrossCountry $5,330.56
10:14 Cambridge P+R
2h 20m · 3 changes
13:43 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,059.02
10:32 Cambridge North Station
3h 19m · 2 changes
14:22 Southampton Central
CrossCountry $5,330.56
16:14 Cambridge P+R
2h 19m · 3 changes
19:42 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,211.53
16:44 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
20:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
16:53 Cambridge P+R
3h 4m · 2 changes
20:42 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,059.02
17:14 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
21:22 Southampton Central
CrossCountry $5,330.56
17:14 Cambridge P+R
2h 17m · 3 changes
20:42 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,059.02
17:44 Cambridge P+R
3h 7m · 2 changes
21:22 Southampton Central
Thameslink $5,330.56
17:53 Cambridge P+R
3h 5m · 2 changes
21:44 Southampton Central
Great Northern $5,330.56
18:26 Cambridge P+R
3h 29m · 3 changes
22:43 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,059.02
18:26 Cambridge P+R
3h 43m · 3 changes
22:51 Southampton Central
South Western Railway $2,059.02
18:26 Cambridge P+R
3h 49m · 2 changes
23:22 Southampton Central
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Carriers on this route

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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
South Western Railway (SWR) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates passenger services in South West England and parts of Southern England. It was formed in 2017 as a result of the merger of South West Trains and the Island Line Trains. SWR operates services to major cities such as London, Bristol, Southampton, and Portsmouth, as well as smaller towns and villages in the region. The company operates a fleet of modern trains, including electric and diesel multiple units, and provides a range of ticketing options, including season tickets, advance purchase tickets, and flexible fares. SWR is owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation.
Thameslink is a railway service in the United Kingdom that runs through central London, connecting Bedford in the north and Brighton in the south. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves over 200 stations, including major transport hubs such as St Pancras International, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport. Thameslink trains run every few minutes during peak hours and offer a range of services, from fast express trains to stopping services that serve local communities. The service has undergone significant upgrades in recent years, including the introduction of new trains and the completion of major infrastructure projects such as the Thameslink Programme.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 12.46kg
bus 13.35kg
flight 35.6kg
carpool 28.48kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Cambridge to Southampton?

The train journey between Cambridge and Southampton emits 12.46kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Cambridge and Southampton?

Taking the train between Cambridge and Southampton saves 23.14kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.89kg compared to the bus and 16.02kg compared to the car.

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