The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Whimple
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
3 h 5 m
Trains on 23 Sept
2
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Whimple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Whimple will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 2 trains from London to Whimple, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.
10:203h04London13:24Whimple£331One-way0 changes
8:203h06London11:26Whimple£371One-way0 changes
10:203h04London13:24Whimple£331One-way0 changes
8:203h06London11:26Whimple£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Whimple
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Whimple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 240 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whimple:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whimple costing on average £66.
Other travel options to Whimple take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 32m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £66 compared to roughly £44 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.
Live departures
London to Whimple train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Whimple trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:20 London | 3h06 | 11:26 Whimple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 London | 3h04 | 13:24 Whimple | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Whimple by train, coach or flight
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from London to Whimple.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Whimple
Trains from London to Whimple run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from London to Whimple trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London and Whimple from £23. 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 Whimple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Whimple 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 Whimple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Whimple
Most London to Whimple trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Whimple station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Whimple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: 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.
Which Whimple station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Whimple from Whimple city centre
Whimple train station facilities and services
Whimple has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Whimple.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whimple: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Whimple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whimple: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. 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: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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