- Must visit
Kempton Steam Museum
Working steam museum at Kempton with vast pumping engines, heritage buildings and steaming days that bring industrial history to life.
Take a train from Carshalton to Sunbury-on-Thames and enjoy the approximately 19 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 20:18.
Distance 19 km |
First train 5:26 |
Last train 20:18 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Carshalton to Sunbury-on-Thames.
Discover the best of Sunbury-on-Thames — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sunbury-on-Thames trip today.
Working steam museum at Kempton with vast pumping engines, heritage buildings and steaming days that bring industrial history to life.
Large local museum at Brooklands covering motoring and aviation history with cars, aircraft and interactive displays a short trip from Sunbury.
Historic house museum in nearby Twickenham with art, period interiors and riverside grounds linked to eighteenth-century cultural life.
Pretty riverside promenade with benches, old houses and broad Thames views; ideal for a gentle walk in the historic part of Sunbury.
Open riverside meadow popular for walks, picnics and village events, with wide views across the Thames and easy access to the water.
Restored historic garden with flower beds, orchard and community events, tucked away near the old village and enjoyable in warmer months.
A classic Sunday roast of beef with roast potatoes, vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire pudding; a staple pub meal across Surrey and the Thames Valley.
Freshwater trout from southern English rivers, usually simply grilled or smoked. It reflects the area's historic connection to Thames-side fishing.
A rich suet pudding filled with steak and kidney, long associated with traditional English cookery and still found on pub menus in the region.
Traditional pub and dining room serving hearty British dishes and drinks in a characterful old building.
Historic riverside pub known for British classics, Sunday roasts and a relaxed setting by the Thames.
Elegant riverside restaurant and bar at the hotel, offering modern British meals with a more polished atmosphere.
Moderate for South East England. Accommodation and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local rail and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafés: no obligation, but small change is appreciated.
Official public transport app
London Waterloo -> London Waterloo, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carshalton to Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Sunbury-on-Thames, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Carshalton to Sunbury-on-Thames trains use the Carshalton to Sunbury station pair, with some services arriving at Upper Halliford. Use this guide to compare Carshalton and Sunbury-on-Thames train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Carshalton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Carshalton.
Wi-Fi is available at Carshalton.
Ticket office support is available at Carshalton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Carshalton: Parking, WC.
Available at Carshalton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carshalton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Sunbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Sunbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Sunbury.
Ticket office support is available at Sunbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sunbury: Parking.
Available at Sunbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunbury: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Near-level access to both platforms via separate entrances. No step-free access between platforms. Street route between platforms has missing dropped kerbs, pavements and crossing points, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Upper Halliford is 1 km from Sunbury-on-Thames city centre. Public transport options include:
Upper Halliford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Upper Halliford.
Wi-Fi is available at Upper Halliford.
Ticket office support is available at Upper Halliford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Upper Halliford: Parking.
Available at Upper Halliford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Upper Halliford: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramp to Platform 2 (for trains towards Shepperton). Footbridge with steps to Platform 1. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Check train stations information for Carshalton and Sunbury-on-Thames, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.