How to get to Waterloo from London

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Compare coach, train and flight for London to Waterloo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Waterloo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £73, while a train costs an average of £178.

Distance: 328 km

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Waterloo is a coach with an average price of £58.

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

A coach is £15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Waterloo costing on average £73.

A coach is £119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Waterloo costing on average £178.

The fastest way to travel from London to Waterloo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Waterloo take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 0m.

Coach takes on average 7h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Waterloo including taking a coach, train and flight.

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from London to Waterloo

How to get to Waterloo from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from London to Waterloo is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: London to Waterloo

Travel to Waterloo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Waterloo.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Waterloo including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Waterloo is a coach with an average price of £58.

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

A coach is £15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Waterloo costing on average £73.

A coach is £119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Waterloo costing on average £178.

The fastest way to travel from London to Waterloo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Waterloo take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 0m.

Coach takes on average 7h 0m.

The London to Waterloo distance is approximately 328 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Waterloo is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Waterloo as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Waterloo:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Waterloo.
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Waterloo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Waterloo by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Waterloo by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Waterloo:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from London to Waterloo often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Guildford, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels-Midi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Waterloo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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