Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 37 minutes ago
Hello, and welcome back to a new train trip report on my channel. For this video, I am travelling with one of Govia Thameslink Railway's Southern branded trains for a great value trip from London to Southampton.
Today's trip on one of the UK's most ubiquitous train types begins in London Victoria, a large commuter terminus serving both GTR's Southern brand, as well as trains operated by Southeastern. After departure the train travels through Clapham Junction, purportedly the station with the highest throughput of scheduled services in all of Europe.
Next the train speeds to Gatwick Airport (also calling at Easy Croydon along the way), completing the airport hop in just 33 minutes. This is almost as fast as the so-called Gatwick Express, but don't worry, a seperate and interesting video is coming on that. Afterwards the next place of note is Horsham, where the train divides, allowing the rear portion to serve more stations along its way to Bognor Regis. Next the train passes Havant, where some trains go to Portsmouth, before finally arriving into Southampton Central, while skirting the Solent.
Whilst GTR's Southern brand has been under controversy in recent years due to poor performance, and its attempts to eliminate safety critical staff (among other things), I was pleasantly surprised by the service, and of course the price was particularly exceptional. Watch the video to find out more!
#goviathameslinkrailway #southern #class377 #electrostar #tripreport
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Journey Details:
Origin: London Victoria
Destination: Southampton Central
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern brand)
Train: UK Class 377 'Electrostar'
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Distance: 103 miles / 166 kilometres
Price: £3.30!
Time: 2h28m -3E
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Hello, and welcome back to a new train trip report on my channel. For this video, I am travelling with one of Govia Thameslink Railway's Southern branded trains for a great value trip from London to Southampton.
Today's trip on one of the UK's most ubiquitous train types begins in London Victoria, a large commuter terminus serving both GTR's Southern brand, as well as trains operated by Southeastern. After departure the train travels through Clapham Junction, purportedly the station with the highest throughput of scheduled services in all of Europe.
Next the train speeds to Gatwick Airport (also calling at Easy Croydon along the way), completing the airport hop in just 33 minutes. This is almost as fast as the so-called Gatwick Express, but don't worry, a seperate and interesting video is coming on that. Afterwards the next place of note is Horsham, where the train divides, allowing the rear portion to serve more stations along its way to Bognor Regis. Next the train passes Havant, where some trains go to Portsmouth, before finally arriving into Southampton Central, while skirting the Solent.
Whilst GTR's Southern brand has been under controversy in recent years due to poor performance, and its attempts to eliminate safety critical staff (among other things), I was pleasantly surprised by the service, and of course the price was particularly exceptional. Watch the video to find out more!
#goviathameslinkrailway #southern #class377 #electrostar #tripreport
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Journey Details:
Origin: London Victoria
Destination: Southampton Central
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern brand)
Train: UK Class 377 'Electrostar'
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Distance: 103 miles / 166 kilometres
Price: £3.30!
Time: 2h28m -3E
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Find me elsewhere:
superalbs.weebly.com
twitter.com/superalbs
