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Compare train and coach for London to Carshalton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Carshalton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £59.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Carshalton:
A train is £50 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Carshalton costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Carshalton take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 14m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (28m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern, Thameslink, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Why should you book London to Carshalton trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Southern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London to Carshalton.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London to Carshalton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London to Carshalton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Carshalton
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Trains from London to Carshalton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 23m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from London to Carshalton trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between London and Carshalton from £7. 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 to Carshalton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Carshalton 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 Carshalton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Carshalton
Most London to Carshalton trains use the London Waterloo to Carshalton station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Carshalton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which London station do trains to Carshalton leave from?
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.
Getting to Mitcham Junction from London city centre
Mitcham Junction is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Mitcham Junction train station facilities and services
Mitcham Junction has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mitcham Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mitcham Junction.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mitcham Junction: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mitcham Junction: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mitcham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via street (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria 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 and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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 Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Carshalton station do trains from London arrive at?
Carshalton 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
Food and drink options are available at Carshalton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Carshalton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carshalton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carshalton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carshalton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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