- 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 Gravesend to Sunbury-on-Thames and enjoy the approximately 55 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 16:03.
Distance 55 km |
First train 5:26 |
Last train 16:03 |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend 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 Gravesend to Sunbury-on-Thames trains use the Gravesend to Sunbury station pair, with some services arriving at Upper Halliford. Use this guide to compare Gravesend and Sunbury-on-Thames train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gravesend has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Gravesend.
Ticket office support is available at Gravesend. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Gravesend: Parking, WC.
Available at Gravesend: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gravesend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, 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.
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