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.

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

Penalty fares information

This information is unavailable.

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 4 hours before your journey when travelling on South Western Railway (by 10pm the night before travel for other Train Operators). 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 opening hours

24 hours a day, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours

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Is there a cash machine at Southampton Central station?

Yes, this station has cash machines.

Is there a bureau de change at Southampton Central station?

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

Are there public telephones at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there's public telephones at this station.

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.

Is there a waiting room at Southampton Central station?

No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.

Are there baby changing facilities at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities 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 post box at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there's a post box at this station.

Are there seated areas at Southampton Central station?

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

Are there shops at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there are shops at this station.

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Are there showers at Southampton Central station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Southampton Central station?

Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Southampton Central station?

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

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Are there luggage trolleys at Southampton Central station?

Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Southampton Central station?

No, smartcards aren't 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 this station.

Can smartcards be topped up at Southampton Central station?

No, you can't top up smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Southampton Central station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Smartcard information

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Are Oyster cards issued at Southampton Central station?

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

Can Oyster cards be topped up at Southampton Central station?

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

Can Oyster cards be used at Southampton Central station?

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

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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

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?

No, this station doesn't have a taxi rank.

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

'UniLink' bus route U1 provides a regular service from the station forecourt to the Town Quay. For details: www.unilinkbus.co.uk

Trains to Southampton Central station

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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 information

Southampton Central train station facilities

Planning your next trip or getting ready for your commute? Find out everything you need to know about Southampton Central station facilities before you travel. At most South Western Railway stations, you’ll find car parking, ticket machines and smartcard options to get you ready for your journey, as well as South Western Railway customer help points if you need a helping hand. There’s also free Wi-Fi at all our stations for you to enjoy while you wait. We’re updating our stations as part of our station improvement programme to ensure your journey goes seamlessly from start to finish, wherever you’re heading. For detailed information about the facilities available at Southampton Central station, take a look below.

Southampton Central at a glance

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.
- 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 4 hours before your journey when travelling on South Western Railway (by 10pm the night before travel for other Train Operators). 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
  
  Female toilets
  
  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?
  
  No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.
  
  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.
  
  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?
  
  Yes, there's public telephones at this station.
  
  Is there a post box at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a post box at this station.
  
  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 this station.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, smartcards aren't issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be topped up at Southampton Central station?
  
  No, you can't top up smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be 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
  
  'UniLink' bus route U1 provides a regular service from the station forecourt to the Town Quay. For details: www.unilinkbus.co.uk
  
  Does Southampton Central station have connections to an airport?
  
  No, the station does not have connections to an airport.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Ikea side off Western Esplanade (A3024)
- 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?
  
  No, this station doesn't have a taxi rank.
Car parking
- Car parking
  
  Name and spaces
  Station Car Park - upside - 182 spaces
  
  Opening hours
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Car parking charges
  Off-peak ticket: £3.50
  Peak ticket: £9.30
  Weekly ticket: £45.90
  Monthly ticket: £125.90
  Quarterly ticket: £377.70
  Annual ticket: £1149.00
  
  Car parking information
  
  Prices are valid from the 28th July 2019
  
  Weekend tickets available after 1200 Friday £10.00
  
  Off Peak from 1600 Monday to Sunday
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  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 4 entrance - 8 spaces
  
  Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 spaces
  
  Bike storage information
  
  There is partial CCTV coverage of the Cycle Storage Area.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Lockers
  
  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
  
  Brompton Dock
  0208 232 3931
  www.bromptondock.co.uk
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 lowered ticket counter at Southampton Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a lowered 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?
  
  No, accessible taxis aren't 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 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.

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