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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Frome
Showing times and prices for 04 Dec
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
156 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Frome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Frome will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Fast trains
Of the 17 trains that leave London for Frome every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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.
L4813909:502h25
London Waterloo (WAT)12:15Frome station (FRO)
£301One-way
0 changes
L47536+
P08400 · P0964215:503h15
London Waterloo (WAT)19:05Frome station (FRO)
£361One-way
2 changes
L47497+P09914 · P0963912:202h39
London Waterloo (WAT)14:59Frome station (FRO)
£361One-way
2 changes
L47514+P08396 · P0964013:503h10
London Waterloo (WAT)17:00Frome station (FRO)
£361One-way
2 changes
L47502+P08394 · P0888512:503h09
London Waterloo (WAT)15:59Frome station (FRO)
£361One-way
2 changes
P08315 · P0963709:341h29
London Paddington (PAD)11:03Frome station (FRO)
£641One-way
1 change
P08318+L4813910:361h39
London Paddington (PAD)12:15Frome station (FRO)
£471One-way
1 change
P08335 · P0964116:361h47
London Paddington (PAD)18:23Frome station (FRO)
£631One-way
1 change
P0843518:081h52
London Paddington (PAD)20:00Frome station (FRO)
£811One-way
0 changes
L47488 · L4814011:202h12
London Waterloo (WAT)13:32Frome station (FRO)
£391One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Frome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Frome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 156 km
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2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Frome train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Frome trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:10
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:50 London | 3h15 | 18:05 Frome | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:17 London | 3h03 | 22:20 Frome | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:20 London | 3h00 | 22:20 Frome | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| P08315 · P09637 | On time 09:34 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h29 | 11:03 Frome station (FRO) | 1 change | |
| L48139 | On time 09:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h25 | 12:15 Frome station (FRO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P08318+L48139 | On time 10:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h39 | 12:15 Frome station (FRO) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Frome
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Frome run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 1h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 22:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from London to Frome trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Frome from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£26
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£20
South Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
£101
first_great_western frequency
8 a day
FAQs: London to Frome train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Frome 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 Frome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Spending two to three days in Frome allows visitors to explore its charming historic centre, enjoy the independent shops, and perhaps attend a local market or event.
The train journey from London to Frome offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Somerset countryside, featuring rolling hills and charming villages.
Yes, a day trip from London to Frome is feasible as the journey takes 1h 46m each way, with a frequency of 5 trains per day over a distance of 156 km.
Booking trains from London to Frome in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Frome can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £33.
The train journey from London to Frome covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 1h 46m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in London that goes to Frome is London Paddington (PAD), and it arrives at Frome station (FRO).
The cheapest way to get from London to Frome is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The first train from London to Frome leaves at 5:23.
Trains from London to Frome run approximately 5 times per day.
The train distance from London to Frome is 156 km.
The last train from London to Frome departs at 22:30.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Frome.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Frome.
To get from London to Frome, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Frome. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by South Western Railway, first_great_western.
There is no night train service from London to Frome.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Frome
London
Frome
The major train station for departures in London is Alexandra Palace. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alexandra Palace for your trip from London to Frome.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
9 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibility
WCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
10 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: No
Dining
- Lovegift Vegan
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via lift. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from side entrance. Step free interchange via front of station. Step access to both platforms via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There are ticket machines on Platform 1 and in the booking hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area On platform 1 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle parking available on Platform 1 and 2 and outside the entrance to platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Blackheath
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton - Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop D), near the Railway Tavern. Towards Lewisham - Opposite the Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop E) near the Railway Tavern
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
10 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is at the bottom of the stairs opposite the ticket machines. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Frome is Frome. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frome for your journey to Frome from London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 12:00 Saturday 06:30 - 12:50 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Frome
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the front of the station
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