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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £350.
Distance: 328 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£199 Average Price | £350 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from London to Waterloo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Waterloo:
A coach is £129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Waterloo costing on average £199.
A coach is £280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Waterloo costing on average £350.
Other travel options to Waterloo take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Coach takes on average 12h 56m.
How to get to Waterloo from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Waterloo are Brussels, Ghent, Leuven and Bruges. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Waterloo on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Waterloo:
A coach is £129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Waterloo costing on average £199.
A coach is £280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Waterloo costing on average £350.
Other travel options to Waterloo take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Coach takes on average 12h 56m.
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.
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