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The cheapest and fastest trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £8
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £10
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 36 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 44 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 5
- Distance
- 28 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Staines-upon-Thames to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Staines-upon-Thames to London will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 5 trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.
12:38 0h41 Staines-upon-Thames 13:19 London £8 1 One-way 0 changes6:28 0h47 Staines-upon-Thames 7:15 London £8 1 One-way 0 changes16:28 0h36 Staines-upon-Thames 17:04 London £8 1 One-way 0 changes7:40 0h43 Staines-upon-Thames 8:23 London £12 1 One-way 0 changes6:03 0h52 Staines-upon-Thames 6:55 London £12 1 One-way 0 changes
16:28 0h36 Staines-upon-Thames 17:04 London £8 1 One-way 0 changes12:38 0h41 Staines-upon-Thames 13:19 London £8 1 One-way 0 changes7:40 0h43 Staines-upon-Thames 8:23 London £12 1 One-way 0 changes6:28 0h47 Staines-upon-Thames 7:15 London £8 1 One-way 0 changes6:03 0h52 Staines-upon-Thames 6:55 London £12 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Staines-upon-Thames to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 32m.
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 28 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Staines-upon-Thames to London trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Staines-upon-Thames to London.
The cost of a train ticket from Staines-upon-Thames to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Staines-upon-Thames to London covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 32m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Staines-upon-Thames to London is 28 km.
The first train from Staines-upon-Thames to London leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Staines-upon-Thames to London departs at 23:58.
Trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Staines-upon-Thames and London. The service operates 11 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.
Live departures
Staines-upon-Thames to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Staines-upon-Thames to London trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW710200 · L80007 | 8:09 Staines (SNS) | 1h20 | 9:29 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| SW709200 · Q75483 | 9:09 Staines (SNS) | 1h11 | 10:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
| SW709400 · L80635 | 9:13 Staines (SNS) | 1h18 | 10:31 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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The best time to book your train from Staines-upon-Thames to London is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Staines-upon-Thames to London route.
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from £7Train companies: South Western Railway from Staines-upon-Thames to London trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Staines-upon-Thames and London from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
32m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£4
South Western Railway frequency
12 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
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Staines-upon-Thames and London
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Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Staines-upon-Thames to London.
There is no night train service from Staines-upon-Thames to London.
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Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- £20-40 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- £80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-5 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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- Single ticket
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- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
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The train journey from Staines-upon-Thames to London offers a mix of suburban and natural scenery, with views of the River Thames, charming towns, and lush greenery, particularly as the route passes through areas like Richmond and Twickenham, before reaching the urban landscape of London.
FAQs: Staines-upon-Thames to London train
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Booking trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Staines-upon-Thames to London.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Staines-upon-Thames and London
Most Staines-upon-Thames to London trains use the Staines to London Waterloo station pair, with some services arriving at Clapham Junction. Use this guide to compare Staines-upon-Thames and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Staines-upon-Thames
Arrival train stations in London
Which Staines-upon-Thames station do trains to London leave from?
Trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London leave from Staines. The station is from Staines-upon-Thames city centre at Staines station, Station Approach, Staines, Surrey, TW18 4LY.
StainesStaines station, Station Approach, Staines, Surrey, TW18 4LY+44 345 600 0650
City-centre transport
Getting to Staines from Staines-upon-Thames city centre
Bus442, X442 · 16m · every ~7 min
Staines train station facilities and services
Staines has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Staines.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Staines. ATMs are available at Staines.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Staines. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Staines: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Staines: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Staines: 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: No.
Which London station do trains from Staines-upon-Thames arrive at?
Trains from Staines-upon-Thames to London most often arrive at London Waterloo. Some services arrive at Clapham Junction, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your London arrival station.
London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030
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 · £1 · 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.
Clapham JunctionClapham Junction station, St John's Hill, Clapham, Greater London, SW11 2QP
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 · £5 · 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.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
VauxhallVauxhall station, South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, Greater London, SW8 1SS
City-centre transport
Getting to Vauxhall from London city centre
Vauxhall is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Waterloo - Hampton Court, London Waterloo - London Waterloo, London Waterloo - Chessington South, London Waterloo - Guildford, London Waterloo - Woking, London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside, London Waterloo - Weybridge, London Waterloo - Reading, London Waterloo - Shepperton, London Waterloo - Dorking, London Waterloo - Hampton Wick, London Waterloo - Staines, London Waterloo - Virginia Water, London Waterloo - Hounslow, London Waterloo - Ascot, London Waterloo - Twickenham, London Waterloo - Aldershot, London Waterloo - Effingham Junction, London Waterloo - Kingston, London Waterloo - Strawberry Hill, London Waterloo - Wokingham, London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo - Bracknell, London Waterloo - Feltham, London Waterloo - Epsom, London Waterloo - Leatherhead, London Waterloo - Teddington, London Waterloo - Surbiton, London Waterloo - Eastleigh, London Waterloo - Winchester, London Waterloo - Wimbledon, London Waterloo - Basingstoke, London Waterloo - Southampton Central, London Waterloo - Farnham · 3m · £1 · every ~57 min
Bus87, 88, N87, N136 · 13m · £10 · every ~63 min
789, 788, 786 · 25m · every ~1 min
SubwayVictoria · 6m · £3 · every ~40 min
Vauxhall train station facilities and services
Vauxhall has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Vauxhall.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Vauxhall. ATMs are available at Vauxhall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Vauxhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Vauxhall: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Vauxhall: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Vauxhall: 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. 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Staines-upon-Thames to London
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The train station in Staines-upon-Thames that goes to London is Staines, and it arrives at London Waterloo.
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