Waterloo is the SWR (South Western Railway) hub for south-coast destinations — Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Weymouth. Direct trains run hourly with ~1h 20 to Southampton.
When the chauffeur leg matters
For most south-coast travel from Waterloo, the train is the practical option. Chauffeur leg makes sense when:
- Late-night arrival into Waterloo, last train missed: chauffeur to south-coast home
- Heavy luggage: cruise embarkation luggage doesn't move well on busy SWR trains
- Multi-passenger group: chauffeur sometimes cheaper than 4+ train fares
Pricing examples
- Waterloo → Southampton: ~£100 standard saloon
- Waterloo → Portsmouth: ~£110 standard saloon
- Waterloo → Bournemouth: ~£140 standard saloon
- Waterloo → Salisbury: ~£90 standard saloon
Volume + return discounts apply on round trips qualifying.