The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for London Waterloo (WAT) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 3 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:28 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 18:41 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
![]() | 06:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 07:16 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 07:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 09:13 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:08 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h15 | 09:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:20 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 08:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) by coach or train
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Why should you book London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Tube?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Tube, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Tube with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT).
Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: Tube, Thameslink from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsTube, Thameslink trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and London Waterloo (WAT) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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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