The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Winchester
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Winchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Winchester will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 12 trains that leave London for Winchester every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.
L735688:091h12London Waterloo (WAT)9:21Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
P613958:350h57London Waterloo (WAT)9:32Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
L737538:050h59London Waterloo (WAT)9:04Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
L735749:091h12London Waterloo (WAT)10:21Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
L7357910:091h12London Waterloo (WAT)11:21Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
P613958:350h57London Waterloo (WAT)9:32Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
P613999:350h57London Waterloo (WAT)10:32Winchester station (WIN)£241One-way0 changes
P6140410:350h57London Waterloo (WAT)11:32Winchester station (WIN)£271One-way0 changes
L737538:050h59London Waterloo (WAT)9:04Winchester station (WIN)£211One-way0 changes
L737579:050h59London Waterloo (WAT)10:04Winchester station (WIN)£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 97 km
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Live departures
London to Winchester train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Winchester trains for today, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P61407 | On time 10:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 11:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61475 | On time 11:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 12:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73587 | On time 11:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 12:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61179+ C72478 | On time 11:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 12:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61412 | 11:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 12:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61478 | On time 12:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 13:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73592 | On time 12:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 13:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61191+ C72480 | On time 12:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 13:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61416 | 12:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 13:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61483 | 13:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 14:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61360 | On time 13:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 14:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61202+ C75166 | On time 13:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 14:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61422 | On time 13:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 14:31 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61486 | 14:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 15:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61362 | 14:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 15:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P62302 | 14:12 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 15:45 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61213+ C72486 | 14:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 15:27 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61427 | On time 14:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 15:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73792 | On time 15:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 16:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73607 | 15:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 16:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73938 | 15:12 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h36 | 16:48 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61224+ C72490 | On time 15:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 16:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61433 | On time 15:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 16:34 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73797 | On time 16:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 17:02 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73612 | 16:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 17:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73943 | On time 16:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h23 | 17:43 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61235+ C75169 | On time 16:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h03 | 17:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61435 | On time 16:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 17:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61495 | 17:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 18:02 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61366 | 17:07 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h15 | 18:22 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61245+ C75170 | On time 17:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h03 | 18:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61441 | 17:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h58 | 18:33 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61499 | 18:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 19:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73622 | On time 18:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 19:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61257+ C72499 | On time 18:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 19:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
L73808 | 18:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 19:31 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P60983 | On time 19:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 20:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61369 | 19:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 20:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61271+ C72508 | On time 19:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 20:27 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61502 | On time 19:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 20:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P60987 | On time 20:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 21:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73632 | On time 20:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 21:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61281+ C72504 | On time 20:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 21:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61504 | On time 20:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h58 | 21:33 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L72824 | On time 21:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h00 | 22:05 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73638 | On time 21:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 22:22 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61287+ C75172 | On time 21:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 22:27 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P60989 | On time 21:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h00 | 22:35 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P60992 | 22:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 23:11 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61522 | 22:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h15 | 23:50 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61298 · P61522 | 22:40 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h10 | 23:50 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 11 April | |||||
L73753 | 7:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 8:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73568 | 7:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 8:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30039+ C72467 | 7:20 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h06 | 8:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61395 | 7:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 8:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73757 | 8:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 9:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73574 | 8:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 9:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30041+ C72469 | 8:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h04 | 9:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61399 | 8:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 9:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73763 | 9:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 10:04 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L73579 | 9:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 10:21 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P30044+ C72473 | 9:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h04 | 10:26 Winchester station (WIN) | 1 change | |
P61404 | 9:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 10:32 Winchester station (WIN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from London to Winchester
Trains from London to Winchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 56m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from London to Winchester trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London and Winchester from £6. 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 Winchester: Journey Details
Trains offer a quick and comfortable way to travel from London to Winchester with around 83 services running each day. The first departure for the 100-kilometre journey leaves just after midnight and the last just before midnight. Trains run every 15 minutes or less during peak hours. Most services are direct with a few requiring changes at Basingstoke. Journey time for most services is just over an hour with some taking around 90 minutes. A few daily services are also operated from London Paddington with a change at Reading.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Winchester leave from Waterloo Station. Located on Waterloo Road in the borough of Lambeth near the South Bank, the station is open 24 hours a day. As a major transport hub, Waterloo Station is very well served with transport links including the London underground, buses and taxis. Waterloo underground station is on the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo and City lines for fast access to anywhere in London. Many bus routes ply the area including the N1, N68, N76, N171, N343 and N381 night buses. Buses stop on Waterloo Road and nearby Tenison Way.
Getting into Winchester by Train
Winchester is a historic city of quiet charm in Hampshire home to a notable Cathedral and a castle along with some fine Elizabethan and Regency architecture. Visitors can enjoy city walks and head out of town by bicycle or on foot to explore the surrounding river valleys. Trains from London arrive at Winchester Railway Station on Station Hill. Regular bus services operated by Stagecoach connect the station with Broadway Guildhall and other locations in town. Departures are every 30 minutes or so from morning until evening.
FAQs: London to Winchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Winchester 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 Winchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Winchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube 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 - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- 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. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
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