- Must visit
World Rugby Museum
Small museum inside Twickenham Stadium exploring rugby union history through objects, kits and trophies. Ideal before or after a stadium visit.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
41 m
Trains on 20 Sept
2
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Twickenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Twickenham will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 2 trains from London to Twickenham, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 44 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 Twickenham 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 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 16 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 21m faster (30m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£9 vs £16). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Twickenham 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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![]() | 8:00 London | 0h33 | 8:33 Twickenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:03 London | 0h23 | 8:26 Twickenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:50 London | 0h20 | 9:10 Twickenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London to Twickenham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 20m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Twickenham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Twickenham trip today.
Small museum inside Twickenham Stadium exploring rugby union history through objects, kits and trophies. Ideal before or after a stadium visit.
Gallery in Orleans House showing changing exhibitions of art, photography and local heritage in an elegant historic setting by the river.
Historic house museum with restored rooms, artworks and gardens, offering a strong sense of Georgian taste and literary connections.
Broad riverside green with sweeping Thames views, benches and open lawns. Popular for walks, picnics and relaxing near the town centre.
Attractive riverside walk linking central Twickenham with historic houses, gardens and boat views. A pleasant way to explore the area on foot.
Popular public park beside the stadium with sports facilities, open green space and easy walking routes. Handy for a break from busy match days.
Twickenham Ales are traditional local beers long linked to the area’s pub culture and match days, reflecting the borough’s established brewing heritage.
Sunday Roast is a classic local pub meal of roasted meat, potatoes, veg and gravy, widely eaten in Twickenham, especially on weekends.
Fish and Chips is a staple British takeaway and pub dish of battered fish with chips, commonly enjoyed in Twickenham.
Refined neighbourhood restaurant offering modern British cooking in an intimate, smart but approachable dining room.
Long-running Twickenham pub with Thai food, good drinks and a friendly local feel close to the town centre.
Historic riverside pub known for British classics, cask ales and a lively but polished atmosphere near the Thames.
Twickenham is moderate for Greater London: hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local rail and bus links help keep visitor transport costs manageable.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, 10% is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Twickenham 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 Twickenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Twickenham trains use the London Waterloo to Twickenham station pair, with some services arriving at Strawberry Hill. Use this guide to compare London and Twickenham 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.
Barnes is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Barnes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Barnes.
Wi-Fi is available at Barnes.
Ticket office support is available at Barnes. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barnes: Parking.
Available at Barnes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnes: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Twickenham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Twickenham.
Wi-Fi is available at Twickenham. ATMs are available at Twickenham.
Ticket office support is available at Twickenham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Twickenham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Twickenham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Twickenham: 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 all platforms, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Strawberry Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Strawberry Hill.
Wi-Fi is available at Strawberry Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Strawberry Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strawberry Hill: Parking.
Available at Strawberry Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strawberry Hill: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Ramp at approx 1:14 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Wimbledon). Short unevenly-graded floor at approx 1:10 gradient to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Richmond). Step-free access between platforms via full-barrier level crossing. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
St Margarets (London) is 1 km from Twickenham city centre. Public transport options include:
St Margarets (London) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at St Margarets (London).
Wi-Fi is available at St Margarets (London).
Ticket office support is available at St Margarets (London). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Margarets (London): Parking, Taxis.
Available at St Margarets (London): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Margarets (London): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station. Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details. Step free access for trains towards Twickenham and Strawberry Hill. Steps required for trains towards Richmond. Access for Amyand Road for Platform 3 only, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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