Does Southampton Central station have ticket gates?

Yes, this station has ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Southampton Central station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Is there lost property at Southampton Central station?

No, there isn't a lost property at this station.

Are there public telephones at Southampton Central station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Southampton Central station?

Yes, this station has a waiting room.

Baby change information

Separate baby changing room located adjacent to toilets on Platform 4, off waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Southampton Central station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Southampton Central station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Southampton Central station?

Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Southampton Central station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Southampton Central station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.

Can smartcards be loaded at Southampton Central station?

Yes, you can load smartcards at ticket machine and ticket office.

Can smartcards be validated at Southampton Central station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Southampton Central station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be loaded at Southampton Central station?

No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.

Are Oyster cards validated at Southampton Central station?

No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Southampton Central station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there bus connections at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Are there metro connections at Southampton Central station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Southampton Central station have connections to a port?

Yes, the station has connections to a port.

Does Southampton Central station have connections to an airport?

No, the station does not have connections to an airport.

Southampton Central Car Park (upside & downside)

RingGo Code 77473. Hourly rate available from 1200 from RingGo ONLY. Bank Holiday £3.90. Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday. Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £11.70. Blue Badge parking Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available at many of our stations. A valid European Blue Parking Badge must be clearly displayed when you park in a disabled parking space. Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register via the link below. Where there are blue-badge parking spaces in short stay areas, charges do not apply but you must not park for longer than 20 minutes. Register for Complimentary Blue Badge Parking .

Southampton Central Car Park (premium)

RingGo Code 77474. Hourly rate available from 1200 from RingGo ONLY. Bank Holiday £7.00. Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday. Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £21.00.

Are accessible taxis available at Southampton Central station?

Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.

Is there a ramp at Southampton Central station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Southampton Central station?

No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.

Is there a height adjusted ticket counter at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there's a height adjusted ticket counter at this station.

Are there induction loops at Southampton Central station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Southampton Central station?

Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.

Is bike hire available at or near Southampton Central station?

Yes, bike hire is available at or near the station.

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Status

Depart time

Destination

Platform

Operator

Status

10:49 On time

Cancelled - London Waterloo

Platform 4

South Western Railway

10:57 On time

Cancelled - Cardiff Central

Platform 4A

Great Western Railway

10:59 On time

Cancelled - Romsey

Platform 2

South Western Railway

11:06 Cancelled

Cancelled - Fareham

Great Western Railway

11:11 On time

Cancelled - Salisbury

Platform 4A

South Western Railway

11:15 On time

Cancelled - Wolverhampton

Platform 1

CrossCountry

11:25 On time

Cancelled - London Waterloo

Platform 2

South Western Railway

11:30 On time

Cancelled - Brighton

Platform 3A

Southern

11:33 On time

Cancelled - Fareham

Platform 3B

South Western Railway

11:49 On time

Cancelled - London Waterloo

Platform 4

South Western Railway

Southampton Central station information

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Southampton Central station address

Southampton Central station
Blechynden Terrace
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1AL

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Southampton Central ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 05:40 to 20:45 Saturday – 06:00 to 20:45 Sunday – 06:30 to 20:45

Ticket office location

In main entrance and both booking halls

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Southampton Central station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Southampton Central
  
  CRS code
  
  SOU
  
  Station operator
  
  SW
  
  National Location Code
  
  5932
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Southampton Central station have ticket gates?
  
  Yes, this station has ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: South Western Railway
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer help points information
  
  Help points are available on all platforms
  
  Customer services information
  
  Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650
  
  Assisted travel information
  
  Assistance from station staff is available to customers boarding and alighting trains, and moving through this station - at all times trains are running. Please make yourself known to staff at the Ticket Gateline. You can book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey when travelling on South Western Railway. Planning in advance isn't always possible so do not worry if you haven't booked - our staff will do their best to assist you onto your preferred train.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  0800 5282100
  
  Assisted travel opening hours
  
  24 hours a day, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Toilets information
  
  The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: radar@radar.org.uk.
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there are baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Baby change information
  
  Separate baby changing room located adjacent to toilets on Platform 4, off waiting room.
  
  Are there showers at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has a waiting room.
  
  Waiting room information
  
  All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
  
  Are there seated areas at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Is there lost property at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, there isn't a lost property at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a post box at this station.
  
  Post box information
  
  Outside Platform 1 entrance
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has Wi-Fi.
  
  Wi-Fi information
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Southampton Central station
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has cash machines.
  
  Are there shops at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there are shops at this station.
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be loaded at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, you can load smartcards at ticket machine and ticket office.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  Southampton Central ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.
  
  Are Oyster cards issued at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.
  
  Can Oyster cards be loaded at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.
  
  Are Oyster cards validated at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
  
  Are there metro connections at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Southampton Central station have connections to a port?
  
  Yes, the station has connections to a port.
  
  Port connections information
  
  Southampton Cruise ship terminals.
  Bus link to Town Quay for Isle of Wight Ferries.
  
  Does Southampton Central station have connections to an airport?
  
  No, the station does not have connections to an airport.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Southampton Central station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Southampton Central station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  Yes outside Platform 1 exit
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car park name
  Southampton Central Car Park (upside & downside)
  
  Spaces
  182
  
  Accessible spaces
  0
  
  Accessible car park equipment
  No
  
  Car park CCTV
  No
  
  Car parking charges
  Off-peak ticket: £3.90
  PerHour ticket: £1.30
  Peak ticket: £7.90
  Saturday: £3.90
  Sunday: £3.90
  Weekly ticket: £31.50
  Monthly ticket: £111.30
  Quarterly ticket: £333.90
  Annual ticket: £1,113.00
  
  Notes
  
  RingGo Code 77473.
  Hourly rate available from 1200 from RingGo ONLY.
  Bank Holiday £3.90.
  Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday. Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £11.70.
  Blue Badge parking
  Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available at many of our stations. A valid European Blue Parking Badge must be clearly displayed when you park in a disabled parking space.
  Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register via the link below. Where there are blue-badge parking spaces in short stay areas, charges do not apply but you must not park for longer than 20 minutes.
  Register for Complimentary Blue Badge Parking.
  
  Car park name
  Southampton Central Car Park (premium)
  
  Spaces
  16
  
  Accessible spaces
  0
  
  Accessible car park equipment
  No
  
  Car park CCTV
  No
  
  Car parking charges
  Off-peak ticket: £7.00
  Peak ticket: £14.00
  Saturday: £7.00
  Sunday: £7.00
  
  Notes
  
  RingGo Code 77474.
  Hourly rate available from 1200 from RingGo ONLY.
  Bank Holiday £7.00.
  Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday. Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £21.00.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Southampton Central station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, there aren't accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Accessible ticket machines information
  
  All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  
  Is there a height adjusted ticket counter at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a height adjusted ticket counter at this station.
  
  Are there induction loops at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday – 00:00 to 02:00 Tuesday – 00:00 to 02:00 Wednesday – 00:00 to 02:00 Thursday – 00:00 to 02:00 Friday – 00:00 to 02:00 Saturday – 00:00 to 02:00 Sunday – 00:00 to 01:00
  
  Staff help information
  
  The station is staffed 24 hours a day.
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible toilets.
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  392
  
  Bike storage location
  
  Platform 1 - 200 spaces
  Platform 4 - 44 spaces
  Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
  
  Bike storage information
  
  There is partial CCTV coverage of the Cycle Storage Area.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Stands & Racks
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, bike hire is available at or near the station.
  
  Bike hire information
  
  Located on north side on Blechynden Terrace, and on south side alongside taxi rank. Operated by Voi. For more information: Voi | E-scooters for hire in Southampton

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