Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo Trains From £19.30*

The Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo train takes, on average, 1 hour 15 minutes on direct South Western Railway services.

Trains cross the Hampshire countryside, past Winchester Cathedral and through the rolling South Downs before reaching Greater London. It's a handy route for getting from Southampton to London, whether you're a daytripper or a commuter.

South Western Railway runs trains across southern England, connecting London with Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Exeter and Reading. They're the main operator for routes in and out of London Waterloo.

Departing from Southampton Airport Parkway

Southampton Airport Parkway station is next to the airport terminal - just a 2-minute walk from arrivals. Simply follow the signs through the walkway when you exit baggage claim. If you're coming from Southampton city centre, the train takes about 7 minutes.

South Western Railway is the station's main operator with trains to London, Bournemouth and Portsmouth. CrossCountry also stops here with its services to Birmingham and Manchester. The station serves both the airport and business parks nearby, so it's busy during weekday rush hours. Most London trains run every 30 minutes throughout the day.

Main stops

The direct Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo service stops at Winchester, Basingstoke, Woking and Clapham Junction.

Arriving at London Waterloo

London Waterloo is one of Britain's busiest stations and is located just moments from the South Bank of the Thames. When you arrive, you'll find yourself in the centre of town - the London Eye is just a 10-minute walk away and from there you can cross Westminster Bridge towards Big Ben and the Strand.

The station has excellent transport links thanks to the Underground station. The Waterloo & City line takes you straight to Bank in the City, while the Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo lines offer connections to the rest of the capital. If you need other mainline stations, it's a short tube ride to Victoria, Paddington or King's Cross.

South Western Railway uses Waterloo as its London hub, with trains heading to Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset and Devon. You'll use this station to visit attractions like Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens.

South Western Railway train classes

You can choose from either Standard Class or First Class on this service from Southampton to London.

• Standard Class: Gives you comfortable seats with decent legroom, tables at most seats and free Wi-Fi on newer trains. You'll find power sockets too, though not always at every seat.
• First Class: Offers wide leather seats with extra legroom and large tables - perfect if work is on the cards. Some trains even have wireless charging pads built into the tables. Free Wi-Fi is usually available.

South Western Railway train travel advice

• Bags: You can bring a reasonable amount of luggage that fits in the overhead racks or luggage areas. Just make sure bags don't obstruct aisles or doors.
• Bicycles: Bikes are allowed on a first-come, first-served basis on off-peak trains. There are 2-3 bike spaces per train. You can't bring them on peak-time trains arriving at Waterloo between 07:15-10:00 Monday to Friday.
• Children: Kids under 5 travel free, and 5-15 year olds go for half price. Children aged 16 to 17 also get this discount if they have a Saver Railcard.
• Pets: You can bring up to 2 pets for free with you on trains to Waterloo - dogs need to be on leads and small animals in carriers. For the comfort of other passengers, pets can't sit on seats.
• Passenger Assistance: If you need help with things like getting on or off the train, book Passenger Assistance in advance through the scheme's website or app, or by calling up. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.