Trowbridge to London train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Trowbridge to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£30

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£48

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 27 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 38 m

Trains on 18 Sept

12

Distance

146 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trowbridge to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Trowbridge to London will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

To travel from Trowbridge to London you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western RailwayG15167+South Western RailwayL79524_L79435
    15:232h26
    Trowbridge station (TRO)
    17:49London Waterloo (WAT)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15015+South Western RailwayL79441
    15:562h23
    Trowbridge station (TRO)
    18:19London Waterloo (WAT)
    £361One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC48847 · W34477
    9:521h42
    Trowbridge station (TRO)
    11:34London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15168 · W34582
    15:401h27
    Trowbridge station (TRO)
    17:07London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15231 · G14926
    16:251h42
    Trowbridge station (TRO)
    18:07London Paddington (PAD)
    £401One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Trowbridge to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trowbridge to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £38.

Distance: 146 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£38

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Trowbridge to London is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Trowbridge to London:

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trowbridge to London costing on average £38.

The fastest way to travel from Trowbridge to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Trowbridge and London including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 6m faster (2h 33m by train vs 2h 39m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£38 vs £41). 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.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).

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

Live departures

Trowbridge to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Trowbridge to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG14998 · G14894
On time
6:04 Trowbridge station (TRO)
2h05
8:09 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34961+South Western RailwayL79336
On time
6:33 Trowbridge station (TRO)
2h10
8:43 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC48130 · W34552
On time
6:38 Trowbridge station (TRO)
1h57
8:35 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC48130+South Western RailwayL79343
On time
6:38 Trowbridge station (TRO)
2h38
9:16 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15383 · W35166
On time
7:12 Trowbridge station (TRO)
1h39
8:51 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayY41565 · G15035
On time
7:21 Trowbridge station (TRO)
2h00
9:21 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15002 · G14898
On time
8:06 Trowbridge station (TRO)
2h00
10:06 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC47816 · G15036
On time
8:40 Trowbridge station (TRO)
1h49
10:29 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15518 · G14899
On time
9:08 Trowbridge station (TRO)
1h59
11:07 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC48847 · W34477
On time
9:52 Trowbridge station (TRO)
1h42
11:34 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15441 · W34559
On time
10:25 Trowbridge station (TRO)
1h41
12:06 London Paddington (PAD)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG15441+South Western RailwayL79380
On time
10:25 Trowbridge station (TRO)
2h24
12:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Trowbridge to London

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Trains from Trowbridge to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 20m.

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 £9
Distance
146 km
Average train duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£29
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
1h 20m
First train
4:45
Last train
22:30
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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 £9

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Trowbridge to London trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Trowbridge and London from £10. 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
1h 41m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£38
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

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
2h 18m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£19
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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£90
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

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FAQs: Trowbridge to London train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trowbridge to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Trowbridge to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The train journey from Trowbridge to London covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 1h 41m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Trowbridge to London is 146 km.
The first train from Trowbridge to London leaves at 4:45.
The last train from Trowbridge to London departs at 22:30.
Trains from Trowbridge to London run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Trowbridge to London.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Trowbridge to London.
To get from Trowbridge to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Trowbridge to London.
The train station in Trowbridge that goes to London is Trowbridge station (TRO), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).
The cheapest way to get from Trowbridge to London is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Trowbridge to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Trowbridge to London passes through picturesque countryside and charming towns, offering scenic views, particularly in the early parts of the journey before reaching the outskirts of London.
Yes, a day trip from Trowbridge to London is feasible. The journey takes 1h 41m, covering a distance of 146 km. There are 4 trains available per day.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
Yes, you can take the train from Trowbridge to London.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Trowbridge and London

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

Departure train stations in Trowbridge
Arrival train stations in London

Which Trowbridge station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Trowbridge to London leave from Trowbridge. The station is from Trowbridge city centre at Trowbridge station, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW.
TrowbridgeTrowbridge station, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HWWifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Trowbridge from Trowbridge city centre

Bus65, 65A, 68 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
D1x, D1 · 5m · £2 · every ~7 min

Trowbridge train station facilities and services

Trowbridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Trowbridge.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Trowbridge.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Trowbridge.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Trowbridge: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Trowbridge: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Trowbridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Westbury bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.

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