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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Waterloo
Cheapest price
€301
Average price
€301
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Waterloo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Waterloo will cost around €301 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €301.
It's difficult to get from London to Waterloo without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Waterloo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Waterloo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €127.
Distance: 328 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€199 Average price | €108 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Waterloo train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Waterloo trains for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:04 PM London | 3h44 | 8:48 PM Waterloo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 15 | |||||
| 9126+1984 | 10:04 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h34 | 1:38 PM Waterloo | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Waterloo
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Trains from London to Waterloo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €127 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €127 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 21:21 |
Train companies: Eurostar from London to Waterloo trainsEurostar trains will get you between London and Waterloo from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Waterloo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Waterloo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Waterloo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Waterloo
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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