- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bourne End to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bourne End to London will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bourne End for London on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 40 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 Bourne End to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bourne End to London:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bourne End to London costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (42m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $11 (€9) 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.
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 Bourne End to London trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:09 AM Bourne End | 1h00 | 9:09 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Bourne End | 0h42 | 11:52 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bourne End to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
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World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner, Monet, and da Vinci. Essential for European painting.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames. Popular for its collection and river views.
Lively district known for historic piazza spaces, street performers, boutique shopping, and easy access to theatres and museums.
Riverside walking area with major views of the Thames, bridges, landmarks, and a busy cultural atmosphere.
One of London's great royal parks, ideal for walking, boating, open green space, and access to Kensington Gardens.
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Roast meat served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and often Yorkshire pudding. A traditional pub and family meal strongly associated with London weekends.
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London’s oldest restaurant, famous for classic British dishes, game, pies, and traditional dining rooms with historic atmosphere.
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