Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) 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

£41

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

2 h 29 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

2 h 32 m

Trains on 18 Sept

18

Distance

186 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) 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 Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 18 trains from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT), including 17 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.

  • South Western RailwayL79486
    20:062h55
    Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
    23:01London Waterloo (WAT)
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79323
    5:002h36
    Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
    7:36London Waterloo (WAT)
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79470
    18:202h41
    Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
    21:01London Waterloo (WAT)
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79336
    5:582h45
    Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
    8:43London Waterloo (WAT)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79403
    12:162h33
    Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
    14:49London Waterloo (WAT)
    £361One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £405.

Distance: 186 km

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Flight
Ferry
Driving

£48

Average Price

£405

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£67

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

2h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

2h 55m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

36m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 9m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) is a ferry with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT):

A ferry is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £28.

A ferry is £385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average £405.

The fastest way to travel from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by ferry with an average journey time of 36m.

Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 24m.

Flight takes on average 2h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Yeovil Junction (YVJ) and London Waterloo (WAT) including taking a train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 45m faster (2h 24m by train vs 3h 9m by car) and roughly £39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£28 vs £67). 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 South Western Railway.

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

Live departures

Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times

The table below shows live departures for Yeovil Junction (YVJ) 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
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
South Western RailwayL79347
On time
7:09 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h41
9:50 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79358
On time
8:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
10:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79369 · L80068
On time
9:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h31
11:47 London Waterloo (WAT)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79369
On time
9:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
11:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79380
On time
10:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
12:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79392
On time
11:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
13:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79403
On time
12:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
14:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79414
On time
13:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
15:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79425
On time
14:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h29
16:45 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79435
On time
15:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
17:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79447
On time
16:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
18:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79459
On time
17:16 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h33
19:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79470
On time
18:20 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h41
21:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79476
On time
19:28 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h37
22:05 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79486
On time
20:06 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h55
23:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79493
On time
21:20 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h35
23:55 London Waterloo (WAT)
0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
South Western RailwayL793235:00 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h36
7:36 London Waterloo (WAT)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL793365:58 Yeovil Junction (YVJ)
2h45
8:43 London Waterloo (WAT)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT)

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Trains from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by ferry.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 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
Ferry from £11
Distance
186 km
Average train duration
2h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
4:02
Last train
20:30
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
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
Ferry from £11

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Yeovil Junction (YVJ) and London Waterloo (WAT) from £11. 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
2h 10m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£15
South Western Railway frequency
6 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

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
2h 19m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£65
Great Western Railway frequency
3 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

FAQs: Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The train journey from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) covers a distance of 186 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) is 186 km.
The first train from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 4:02.
The last train from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) departs at 20:30.
Trains from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT).
Yes, there is a direct train between Yeovil Junction (YVJ) and London Waterloo (WAT). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.
To get from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT), you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT).
The cheapest way to get from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by ferry, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) 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 Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo offers a scenic route through the picturesque English countryside, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and lush landscapes, particularly as it passes through regions such as the South Downs and the Surrey Hills.
A day trip from Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 10m. Trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 186 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT).

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Important Stations and Airports in Yeovil Junction (YVJ) and London Waterloo (WAT)

Most Yeovil Junction (YVJ) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Yeovil Junction (YVJ) 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 Stoford
Arrival train stations in London
Yeovil JunctionYeovil Junction station, off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU+44 345 600 0650WifiParkingAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Yeovil Junction from Stoford city centre

Bus68 · 2m · every ~2 min

Yeovil Junction train station facilities and services

Yeovil Junction has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Yeovil Junction.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Yeovil Junction.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Yeovil Junction: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Yeovil Junction: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Yeovil Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category C Station- Steps to both platforms. Also step-free access via pedestrian level crossing - available with assistance only via end of platform ramp 1:10 gradient, when station is staffed. Please call SWR Assisted Travel on 0800 5282100 for further information on accessing the station step-free. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible taxis: Must be pre-booked, 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.

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