The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Diss
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Diss is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Diss will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 4 trains that leave London for Diss every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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 train and coach for London to Diss
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Diss among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 128 km
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Live departures
London to Diss train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Diss trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 London | 1h27 | 08:27 Diss | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 London | 1h28 | 09:28 Diss | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:30 London | 1h32 | 11:02 Diss | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 London | 1h26 | 12:26 Diss | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 London | 1h26 | 13:26 Diss | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Diss
Trains from London to Diss run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 23:34 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Diss trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between London and Diss 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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Trains from London to Diss
Taking the train from London to Diss takes around 1.5 hours. Direct trains depart frequently from London Liverpool Street for Diss every day of the week, from Monday to Sunday. All trains on this route are operated by Greater Anglia.
London to Diss train times: Daily departures
London to Diss is a popular train route, and passengers can take advantage of the frequent service provided by Greater Anglia. Weekday services from London to Diss begin around 6:00 a.m., with the final service departing at 11:30 p.m. From Monday to Saturday, there are at least two services per hour. On Sundays, there is approximately one service per hour, with the first service departing at about 8:30 a.m.
How long is the journey by train from London to Diss?
The train from London to Diss is fast and direct. The average journey time is 1.5 hours. Some faster services have fewer stops and take around 1 hour and 20 minutes, while slower services take 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Diss?
Departure train station: Trains for Diss depart from London Liverpool Street, one of the capital's major rail terminals. Liverpool Street Station is in London's financial district. It's easily accessible by tube, rail, or bus. From the West End, it takes around ten minutes to reach Liverpool Street by underground train. The station features shops, eateries, ATMs, toilets, luggage storage, and ticket offices.
Arrival train station: Trains arrive at Diss Railway Station, the town's only train station. The station is west of the centre, a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride to the main shopping area. The station's facilities include toilets, a coffee shop, and a waiting area.
Which train companies travel from London to Diss?
All trains from London to Diss are operated by Greater Anglia, a major railway provider that covers the UK's East Anglia region.
Greater Anglia London to Diss
Greater Anglia operates frequent and direct services from London to Diss every day of the week. Trains operated by Greater Anglia take approximately 1.5 hours, although some are faster. There are at least two services every hour during peak times and one per hour on Sundays.
London to Diss trains: Services on board
All trains from London to Diss offer a choice of first-class or standard seating. First-class seating is spacious and passengers get a table, a power socket at every sea, and complimentary refreshments from the café bar. Power sockets can also be found close to many of the standard seats. Trains on this journey have toilets, WiFi, and a quiet coach.
Greater Anglia offers travel assistance to those who need it, both at the station and on the train. Passengers will need to contact the assisted travel team at least 12 hours before their train departure time to organise this. It's possible to take a bicycle on the train from London to Diss, however, space needs to be booked in advance. Only foldable bikes are permitted on trains departing Liverpool Street between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Passengers may take up to two small dogs, cats, or other small pets on the train, provided the pets do not take up a seat.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Diss
The easiest way to find cheap tickets for this journey is to book in advance. Flexibility in terms of departure time and date is another way to find the cheapest possible tickets. It's also common to find cheaper tickets by choosing slower trains, which are typically quieter, too.
FAQs: London to Diss train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Diss 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 Diss, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Diss
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 19:25 Saturday 07:15 - 15:20 Sunday 09:00 - 18:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including an accessible (radar key) toilet is located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform and on forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop in station car park
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