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Travelling from Southampton Central to London Paddington, the fastest train takes 1h 20m with an average travel time of 1h 56m. With 83 daily trains, the first departs at 05:08 and the last at 22:30. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
12:59 Southampton Central | 1h 57m, Direct | 14:56 London Paddington | South Western Railway | Find tickets |
13:15 Southampton Central | 1h 38m, 1 change | 14:53 London Paddington | CrossCountry | Find tickets |
13:30 Southampton Central | 1h 52m, 3 change | 15:22 London Paddington | South Western Railway | Find tickets |
13:30 Southampton Central | 1h 55m, Direct | 15:25 London Paddington | South Western Railway | Find tickets |
13:59 Southampton Central | 1h 57m, Direct | 15:56 London Paddington | South Western Railway | Find tickets |
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The train journey from Southampton Central to London Paddington combines efficiency with pleasure, featuring beautiful scenery and comfort. With frequent departures from Southampton Central, you can get to London Paddington in just 1h 20m, making it an ideal and convenient choice for travelling between them.

The fastest train journey time from Southampton Central to London Paddington is 1h 20m . Use our Train Journey Planner to find direct trains, avoid transfers, and compare travel times for each route to see if there are fewer stops to make your journey seamless.
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Southampton Central to London Paddington trains are generally punctual, but delays or cancellations can occur due to weather, strikes, and other factors. After purchasing a ticket, use TrainPal to track live train updates. Before buying a ticket, our Train Journey Planner provides all necessary booking information. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations, click 'Search,' and view routes labelled 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest,' with all details displayed.
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