- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banstead to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banstead to London will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Banstead for London on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 50 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banstead to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (47m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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 Southern.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Banstead to London trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:11 AM Banstead | 0h50 | 9:01 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Banstead to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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