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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Winchester

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 09 Oct

Cheapest price on 09 Oct

£17

Average ticket price on 09 Oct

£28

Fastest journey on 09 Oct

56 m

Average journey duration on 09 Oct

57 m

Trains on 09 Oct

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

On Fri 09 Oct, we found 34 trains from London to Winchester, including 28 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .

The slowest trains will take 57 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.

L80221
9:050h59
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:04Winchester station (WIN)
£171One-way
0 changes
L80083
8:350h57
London Waterloo (WAT)
9:32Winchester station (WIN)
£171One-way
0 changes
L80213
8:050h59
London Waterloo (WAT)
9:04Winchester station (WIN)
£171One-way
0 changes
L79914
8:081h13
London Waterloo (WAT)
9:21Winchester station (WIN)
£171One-way
0 changes
L79920
9:091h12
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:21Winchester station (WIN)
£171One-way
0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Winchester

United Kingdom

Trains from London to Winchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 55m.

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 £7

Distance

97 km

Average train duration

1h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

55m

First train

0:02

Last train

23:57

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £7

Live departures

London to Winchester train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Winchester trains for tomorrow, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
L80213	8:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h59	9:04 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L79914	8:08 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h13	9:21 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
G00997+W34865	8:23 London Paddington (PAD)	1h03	9:26 Winchester station (WIN)	1 change
L80083	8:35 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h57	9:32 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L80221	9:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h59	10:04 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L79920	9:09 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	10:21 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L80253	12:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h58	13:03 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L79938	12:09 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	13:21 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L79372+G01009	12:20 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	13:26 Winchester station (WIN)	1 change
L80119	12:35 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h57	13:32 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L80261	13:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h59	14:04 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L79944	13:09 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	14:21 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L80293	16:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	0h58	17:03 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L79962	16:09 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	17:21 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect
L80529	16:12 London Waterloo (WAT)	1h36	17:48 Winchester station (WIN)	0 changesdirect

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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 £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 South Western Railway Duration

56m

Cheapest South Western Railway Price

£11

South Western Railway frequency

5 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

Learn more about South Western Railway

CrossCountry

About

CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average CrossCountry Duration

55m

Cheapest CrossCountry Price

£43

CrossCountry frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about CrossCountry

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration

1h 2m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£23

Great Western Railway frequency

1 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

Learn more about Great Western Railway

Complete guide to Winchester

Things to do in Winchester

Discover the best of Winchester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Winchester trip today.

Recommended

Winchester City Museum

Museum on the city’s Roman and Saxon roots, with the Winchester Model and finds that explain how the settlement developed.

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Recommended

Gurkha Museum

Museum dedicated to Gurkha service, with compelling objects and stories that connect Nepalese soldiers to British military history.

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The Royal Green Jackets Museum

Regimental museum tracing military life through uniforms, medals and personal stories in the Peninsula Barracks complex.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for southern England. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and local buses are manageable for most city-break budgets.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: optional small change. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.

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.

The cost of a train ticket from London to Winchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £32.

The train journey from London to Winchester covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 55m. Trains run 10 per day.

The train distance from London to Winchester is 97 km.

The first train from London to Winchester leaves at 0:02.

The last train from London to Winchester departs at 23:57.

Trains from London to Winchester run approximately 10 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Winchester.

Yes, there is a direct train between London and Winchester. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.

There is no night train service from London to Winchester.

The train station in London that goes to Winchester is London Waterloo (WAT), and it arrives at Winchester station (WIN).

Booking trains from London to Winchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from London to Winchester offers a pleasant and scenic experience, passing through the picturesque English countryside, with views of rolling hills, charming villages, and lush green fields.

Yes, you can take the train from London to Winchester.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Winchester

Most London to Winchester trains use the London Waterloo to Winchester station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Winchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London

Arrival train stations in Winchester

Which London station do trains to Winchester leave from?

Trains from London to Winchester leave from London Waterloo. The station is 1 km from London city centre at London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW.

London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre

London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus139 · 10m · £2 · every ~27 min

SubwayNorthern · 3m · £0.89 · every ~86 min

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.

More about London Waterloo

Clapham JunctionClapham Junction station, St John's Hill, Clapham, Greater London, SW11 2QP Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Clapham Junction from London city centre

Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLondon Victoria - London Bridge, London Victoria - Epsom Downs, London Victoria - Reigate, London Victoria - East Grinstead, London Victoria - West Croydon, London Victoria - Littlehampton, London Victoria - Horsham, London Victoria - Dorking, London Victoria - Sutton, London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour, London Victoria - Eastbourne, London Victoria - Ore, London Victoria - Crystal Palace, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Selhurst, London Victoria - East Croydon, London Victoria - Arundel, London Victoria - Polegate, London Victoria - Lewes, London Victoria - Chichester, London Victoria - Oxted, London Victoria - Angmering, London Victoria - Hastings, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - Epsom, London Victoria - Gatwick Airport, London Victoria - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Victoria - Worthing, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Streatham Hill, London Victoria - Barnham, London Victoria - Norwood Junction, London Victoria - Redhill, London Victoria - Balham · 7m · £2 · every ~38 min

London Victoria - Norwood Junction, London Victoria - Epsom, London Victoria - Selhurst, London Victoria - Sutton, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour, London Victoria - Horsham, London Victoria - Littlehampton, London Victoria - Reigate, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - London Bridge, London Victoria - East Croydon, London Victoria - Ore, London Victoria - Hastings, London Victoria - Eastbourne, London Victoria - East Grinstead, London Victoria - Epsom Downs, London Victoria - Dorking, London Victoria - Worthing, London Victoria - West Croydon, London Victoria - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Victoria - Chichester, London Victoria - Gatwick Airport, London Victoria - Streatham Hill, London Victoria - Oxted, London Victoria - Polegate, London Victoria - Barnham, London Victoria - Balham, London Victoria - Lewes, London Victoria - Redhill, London Victoria - Crystal Palace, London Victoria - Angmering, London Victoria - Arundel · 7m · £2 · every ~38 min

London Waterloo - Southampton Central, London Waterloo - Poole, London Waterloo - Bournemouth, London Waterloo - Dorking, London Waterloo - Guildford, London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids, London Waterloo - Salisbury, London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction, London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo - Woking, London Waterloo - Weymouth, London Waterloo - Farnham, London Waterloo - Reading, London Waterloo - Epsom, London Waterloo - Shepperton, London Waterloo - Hampton Court, London Waterloo - London Waterloo, London Waterloo - Strawberry Hill, London Waterloo - Twickenham, London Waterloo - Basingstoke, London Waterloo - Chessington South, London Waterloo - Alton, London Waterloo - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Waterloo - Gillingham, London Waterloo - Westbury, London Waterloo - Yeovil Pen Mill, London Waterloo - Haslemere, London Waterloo - Weybridge, London Waterloo - Fareham, London Waterloo - Honiton, London Waterloo - Frome, London Waterloo - Fratton, London Waterloo - Leatherhead, London Waterloo - Teddington, London Waterloo - Effingham Junction, London Waterloo - Havant, London Waterloo - Petersfield, London Waterloo - Andover, London Waterloo - Hampton Wick, London Waterloo - Eastleigh, London Waterloo - Winchester, London Waterloo - Wimbledon, London Waterloo - Surbiton, London Waterloo - Southampton Airport Parkway, London Waterloo - Templecombe · 8m · £2 · every ~47 min

Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction · 40m · £10 · every ~8 min

BusN87 · 15m · £22 · every ~5 min

N19 · 22m · £2 · every ~2 min

344 · 47m · £2 · every ~30 min

N31 · 55m · £4 · every ~2 min

Clapham Junction train station facilities and services

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.