Trains from Oxford to Southampton

Oxford to Southampton train information

• Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Oxford (South East England) to Southampton (South East England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
• Using the train is a fast and convenient way to travel the 59 miles from Oxford to Southampton.
• Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Oxford to Southampton train tickets

Oxford - Southampton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Oxford to Southampton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from Oxford to Southampton in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £14 when purchasing your train 1 day in advance which is 20% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Oxford to Southampton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Oxford and Southampton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Southampton to Oxford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Oxford - Southampton train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Oxford Southampton train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Oxford to Southampton? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Oxford Southampton ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Oxford to Southampton (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey