- Must visit
Jane Austen's House
Museum dedicated to the life of Jane Austen in the house where she spent her final years. Exhibits include personal objects and manuscripts.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 7 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Hook is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hook will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 trains from London to Hook, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hook among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 63 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hook:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hook costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Hook take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £18 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 South Western Railway.
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.
The table below shows live departures for London to Hook trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:45 London | 1h03 | 8:48 Hook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 London | 1h03 | 9:48 Hook | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London to Hook run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 55m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Hook — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hook trip today.
Museum dedicated to the life of Jane Austen in the house where she spent her final years. Exhibits include personal objects and manuscripts.
Historic country house with furnished rooms, gardens and estate displays. A rewarding visit for architecture, landscape and local history.
Compact local museum covering the history of Basingstoke and the surrounding area, with changing exhibitions and family-friendly displays.
Large park with a boating lake, woodland walks, play areas and open lawns. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to Hook.
Open heath and woodland managed as a nature reserve. Trails, wildlife and broad views make it a peaceful local favourite.
Scenic towpath and meadow walks beside the River Wey. The area is popular for gentle walking, wildlife spotting and quiet views.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Hook 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 Hook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Hook trains use the London Waterloo to Hook station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Hook train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: 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.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Hook has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hook.
Wi-Fi is available at Hook.
Ticket office support is available at Hook.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hook: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hook: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hook: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is step-free access from the supermarket car park to Platform 2 (for trains towards Basingstoke) via a separate entrance and a ramp at approx 1:20 gradient. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 375m via the street. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station 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: No.
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