On Saturday 23 May, an amended timetable will be in place due to the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.

To help fans get to the match, we will operate additional services between Southampton and London Waterloo, but trains will still be busier than usual.

Fans travelling to the match should allow extra time and check journey planners before travelling.

Before the match:

• Four trains per hour will run between Southampton Central and London Waterloo
• Additional services will operate between and 0830 and 1230
• All trains on this route are expected to be busier than usual

To ensure the safety of customers, a queuing system will be in place at Southampton Central station. Supporters will need to join the queue and wait for the next available service.

Other stations on our network are also expected to be busy including: Southampton Airport Parkway, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Winchester, Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.

After the match:

• Additional trains will run from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
• All trains on this route are expected to be busier than usual

Supporters should pay special attention to their return journeys home and allow extra time to get to London Waterloo.

Late evening services between London Waterloo and Southampton Central

From 2305, a rail replacement service will run between Eastleigh and Southampton.

Travelling, but not to the match?

If you’re travelling via Southampton Central but are not attending the match, you should consider travelling between 14:00 and 19:00 when trains are expected to be less busy.

Step-free access at Southampton Central

We are refurbishing the lifts at Southampton Central, affecting step-free access at the station. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage.