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Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex)? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as US$18.24, with average prices for this route around US$18.24. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:30 2h 31m, Changes required Southampton Central	17:01 Rainham (Essex)	Find Tickets
14:59 2h 32m, Changes required Southampton Central	17:31 Rainham (Essex)	Find Tickets
15:30 2h 31m, Changes required Southampton Central	18:01 Rainham (Essex)	Find Tickets
15:59 2h 32m, Changes required Southampton Central	18:31 Rainham (Essex)	Find Tickets
16:30 2h 31m, Changes required Southampton Central	19:01 Rainham (Essex)	Find Tickets
16:59 2h 32m, Changes required Southampton Central	19:31 Paris	Find Tickets

Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) Train Route Details

First train

05:08

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Southampton Central

Arrival station

Rainham (Essex)

Journey time

2h 29m

Distance

131 km

Price

US$18.24*

Train operators

CrossCountry, c2c, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex), you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) Train prices and times

Southampton Central to Rainham (Essex) Train Route Details