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London Museum of Water & Steam
A riverside museum on London’s waterways with historic boats, canal history displays and family-friendly exhibits.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Virginia Water to Brentford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 20 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (30m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Virginia Water to Brentford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 27m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Moderate for Greater London. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but Brentford is often cheaper than central London, with good public transport access.
Restaurants may add 12.5% service; if not, 10-12.5% is usual. Taxis often get fares rounded up. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Virginia Water to Brentford 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 Brentford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Virginia Water to Brentford trains use the Virginia Water to Kew Bridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Virginia Water and Brentford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Virginia Water has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Virginia Water.
Wi-Fi is available at Virginia Water.
Ticket office support is available at Virginia Water. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Virginia Water: Parking, WC.
Available at Virginia Water: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Virginia Water: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Kew Bridge is 1 km from Brentford city centre. Public transport options include:
Kew Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Kew Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Kew Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kew Bridge: Parking.
Available at Kew Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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