The cheapest and fastest trains from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 32 m
Trains on 18 Sept
10
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 10 trains from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT), including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L799166:341h32Hedge End station (HDE)8:06London Waterloo (WAT)£151One-way0 changes
L799197:071h29Hedge End station (HDE)8:36London Waterloo (WAT)£171One-way0 changes
L844695:361h54Hedge End station (HDE)7:30London Waterloo (WAT)£181One-way0 changes
L799288:361h35Hedge End station (HDE)10:11London Waterloo (WAT)£181One-way0 changes
L799227:331h35Hedge End station (HDE)9:08London Waterloo (WAT)£181One-way0 changes
L799349:361h28Hedge End station (HDE)11:04London Waterloo (WAT)£181One-way0 changes
L799197:071h29Hedge End station (HDE)8:36London Waterloo (WAT)£171One-way0 changes
L799166:341h32Hedge End station (HDE)8:06London Waterloo (WAT)£151One-way0 changes
L799288:361h35Hedge End station (HDE)10:11London Waterloo (WAT)£181One-way0 changes
L799227:331h35Hedge End station (HDE)9:08London Waterloo (WAT)£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 104 km
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| Train | Most popular Ferry | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £21 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A coach is £10 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £21.
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £35.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
Coach takes on average 2h 32m.
The journey is about 48m faster (1h 31m by train vs 2h 19m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L84469 | On time 5:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h54 | 7:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84469 · L78743 | On time 5:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h50 | 7:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
L84469 · L79318 | On time 5:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h45 | 7:21 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
L79916 | On time 6:34 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h32 | 8:06 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79919 | On time 7:07 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h29 | 8:36 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79922 | On time 7:33 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h35 | 9:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84472 · L78760 | On time 8:05 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h48 | 9:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
L84472+ G00855+ L79347 | On time 8:05 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h45 | 9:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 changes | |
L79928 | On time 8:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h35 | 10:11 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79934 | On time 9:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h28 | 11:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79940 | On time 10:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h30 | 12:06 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79946 | On time 11:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h28 | 13:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79952 | On time 12:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h29 | 14:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79958 | On time 13:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h28 | 15:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79964 | On time 14:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h28 | 16:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79970 | On time 15:36 Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h28 | 17:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:36, the last at 18:58. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 7:36 |
Last train 18:58 |
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Train companies: South Western Railway from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Hedge End station (HDE) and London Waterloo (WAT) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hedge End station (HDE) and London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Hedge End station (HDE) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Hedge End to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Hedge End station (HDE) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hedge End from Hedge End city centre
Hedge End is 2 km from Hedge End city centre. Public transport options include:
Hedge End train station facilities and services
Hedge End has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hedge End.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hedge End. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hedge End: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hedge End: Bike Parking.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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