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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£22

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£22

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

57 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h

Trains on 18 Sept

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

To travel from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) you need to make at least one change.

C37702+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
8:070h59
Maidenhead station (MAI)
9:06London Waterloo (WAT)
£221One-way
1 change
C37770+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
8:431h06
Maidenhead station (MAI)
9:49London Waterloo (WAT)
£221One-way
1 change
C37753+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
8:361h01
Maidenhead station (MAI)
9:37London Waterloo (WAT)
£221One-way
1 change
Y15283+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
8:310h58
Maidenhead station (MAI)
9:29London Waterloo (WAT)
£221One-way
1 change
Y15280+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
8:020h57
Maidenhead station (MAI)
8:59London Waterloo (WAT)
£221One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train for Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 42 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Driving
£21 Average Price Cheapest	£40 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) is a train with an average price of £21.

The fastest way to travel from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Yes, you can take a train between Maidenhead station (MAI) and London Waterloo (WAT).

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 16m faster (56m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly £18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£21 vs £40). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times

The table below shows live departures for Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C37796+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 13:59 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h04	15:03 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37821+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 14:11 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h07	15:18 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C47889+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	On time 14:25 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h03	15:28 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37398+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 14:30 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h03	15:33 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37425+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 14:41 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h07	15:48 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C47892+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	On time 14:56 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h02	15:58 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37445+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 15:00 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h03	16:03 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37472+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 15:12 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h06	16:18 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C47894+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	On time 15:25 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h03	16:28 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37501+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 15:30 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h01	16:31 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37538+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 15:41 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h08	16:49 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C47897+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	On time 15:57 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h00	16:57 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37566+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 16:01 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h00	17:01 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37604+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 16:11 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h07	17:18 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C47899+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	On time 16:24 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h01	17:25 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37644+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 16:28 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h05	17:33 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37681+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	On time 16:43 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h05	17:48 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C47902+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	On time 16:55 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h03	17:58 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Friday 18 September
Y15280+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	8:02 Maidenhead station (MAI)	0h57	8:59 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37702+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	8:07 Maidenhead station (MAI)	0h59	9:06 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37727+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	8:13 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h08	9:21 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Y15283+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo	8:31 Maidenhead station (MAI)	0h58	9:29 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37753+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	8:36 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h01	9:37 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C37770+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo	8:43 Maidenhead station (MAI)	1h06	9:49 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
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Tube as well as Elizabeth line or Great Western Railway offer trains services from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT).

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT)

United Kingdom

Trains from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 07:26. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 26m.

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

Distance

42 km

Average train duration

56m

Cheapest ticket price

£18

Trains per day

Fastest train

26m

First train

3:52

Last train

7:26

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jul - Sept

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Fri

Price information

Train companies: Tube, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsTube, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Maidenhead station (MAI) and London Waterloo (WAT) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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

26m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£18

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

Elizabeth line

About

Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Elizabeth line Duration

41m

Cheapest Elizabeth line Price

£18

Elizabeth line frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

Standard luggage allowance included with ticket

Luggage storage

Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refunds available through TfL website or customer service

Refund

Full refund available for service cancellations

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome

Quiet zone

Tube

About

The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Tube Duration

41m

Cheapest Tube Price

£21

Tube frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.

Luggage storage

There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.

Cancellation Policy

If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.

Refund

If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.

Amenities on board the train

Food sold onboard

Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.

USB plugs

Accessibility

Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.

Pets

Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.

FAQs: Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £21.

The train journey from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 26m. Trains run 10 per day.

The train distance from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) is 42 km.

The first train from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 3:52.

The last train from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) departs at 7:26.

Trains from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) run approximately 10 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT).

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT).

To travel from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT), you can take a train.

There is no night train service from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT).

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by train, costing approximately £18.

Booking trains from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Maidenhead to London Waterloo offers occasional scenic views, particularly as it passes through the countryside and along the Thames River, though much of the route is urban and suburban.

Yes, a day trip from Maidenhead to London Waterloo is feasible as the journey takes 26m and covers 42 km. Trains operate with a frequency of 7 per day.

Yes, you can take the train from Maidenhead station (MAI) to London Waterloo (WAT).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Maidenhead station (MAI) and London Waterloo (WAT)

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

Departure train stations in Maidenhead

Arrival train stations in London

MaidenheadMaidenhead station, Station Approach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1EW+44 3451652030 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Maidenhead from Maidenhead city centre

Bus127, 7A, 3, 8 · 3m · £4 · every ~15 min

Maidenhead train station facilities and services

Maidenhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Maidenhead.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Maidenhead.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Maidenhead.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Maidenhead: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Maidenhead: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Maidenhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

More about Maidenhead

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 · £0.90 · 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.