Eastleigh to London Waterloo Trains From £4.75*

Take the train from Eastleigh to London Waterloo in only 1 hour 17 minutes on direct routes with South Western Railway (SWR).

On SWR services, travel from Eastleigh to London quickly and efficiently. Frequent services, starting with the first train at 05:07 until the last train at 23:12, make the journey convenient for fitting into your schedule.

For business trips or family days out, travelling from Eastleigh to London Waterloo by train is an ideal way to make the most of your time in the capital. Best of all, when you buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal, you can save even more on your journey with split tickets, Off-Peak fares, Railcard discounts.

Along the way, you’ll pass by parks and green spaces aplenty before arriving into one of London’s most iconic stations. South Western Railway operates services around the south of England, notably linking up places like Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Exeter, and Yeovil with between London Waterloo.

Departing from Eastleigh Station

Set off to London Waterloo from Eastleigh, a well-connected station to the east of Eastleigh town centre.

At the station, you’ll find ticket machines to collect your pre-booked tickets and a ticket office staffed between 06:00 and 19:30 (Monday to Saturday). With free station Wi-Fi, step-free access to all platforms, accessible toilets, and induction loop, the station is well-equipped for all passenger needs.

A town in Hampshire on the River Itchen, Eastleigh is surrounded by greenery, notably the Itchen Valley Country Park, and Fleming Park. Getting to the station from the town centre or surrounding villages is simple on local buses that will take you directly to the front of the station. For those arriving on two wheels, there are bicycle storage facilities available at the station, as well as a drop-off point for hire bikes. 

Eastleigh Station connects this Hampshire town with places like Winchester, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, and Southampton, as well as London Waterloo, on services run by South Western Railway and Great Western Railway.

Main stops

From Eastleigh to London Waterloo, the 65-miles direct route with South Western Railway typically calls at Winchester, Micheldever, Basingstoke, Fleet, Farnborough Main, and Woking, before arriving at London Waterloo.

Arriving at London Waterloo

Located in the London Borough of Lambeth, London Waterloo is a busy central London station with excellent national rail connections.

Upon arrival, you’ll be ideally placed for adventures around the capital. Within minutes of famous London landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, the station is a great starting point for soaking up the culture and history of the capital.

For business travellers, London Waterloo is convenient for fast travel around London. Hop onto the London Underground on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, or Waterloo & City lines for direct tube journeys to your destination. Bike hire is available too from outside London Waterloo.

From London Waterloo, travel around southern England’s best cities and towns with South Western Railway. Direct routes are available from London Waterloo to Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Guildford, and Frome, among other great cities and towns.

South Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: On comfortable trains run by South Western Railway, enjoy a pleasant travel experience with affordable fares. If you prefer a less noisy commute, choose a seat in one of SWR’s Quiet Zones.
• First Class: Upgrade to First Class Eastleigh to London Waterloo tickets for the most luxurious journey. Recline in wider seats (made of leather), and enjoy complimentary wireless, a quieter environment, and more spacious seating.

South Western Railway train travel advice

• Passenger Assist: If you need additional support with completing your journey, book before you travel with SWR. Whether it’s help navigating stations, boarding and alighting trains, carrying luggage, or something else, the operator’s friendly staff will be happy to help.
• Bicycles: Bring a bike onboard, subject to certain restrictions, which apply during peak travel times. You can reserve a free space before you board.
• Children: Under 5s go free on SWR trains and those aged 5 to 15 can get half-price fares.
• Pets: Travel with up to two pets at no extra cost. Dogs must stay on a lead, and other small animals should be contained in a carrier.
• Luggage: Bring up to three items of luggage on South Western Railway trains from Eastleigh to London (two large bags and one smaller item).

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