The cheapest and fastest trains from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 51 trains that leave Farnborough (Main) (FNB) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Wed, Jul 29, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
L830208:18 AM0h43Farnborough (Main) (FNB)9:01 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
L799826:29 PM0h35Farnborough (Main) (FNB)7:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
L805617:52 AM0h47Farnborough (Main) (FNB)8:39 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
L804715:56 AM0h38Farnborough (Main) (FNB)6:34 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
L844696:45 AM0h45Farnborough (Main) (FNB)7:30 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$181One-way0 transfers
L799521:31 PM0h34Farnborough (Main) (FNB)2:05 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
L799582:30 PM0h34Farnborough (Main) (FNB)3:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
L7993410:30 AM0h34Farnborough (Main) (FNB)11:04 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
L799643:29 PM0h35Farnborough (Main) (FNB)4:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
L799704:29 PM0h35Farnborough (Main) (FNB)5:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A train is $7 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $30 (€30).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
The journey is about 44m faster (41m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $23 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€23) vs $46 (€46)). 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
Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L82990 | 5:16 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h55 | 6:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80471 | 5:56 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h38 | 6:34 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L82999 | 6:12 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h52 | 7:04 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84469 | 6:45 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h45 | 7:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83244 | 7:01 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h36 | 7:37 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83006 | 7:16 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h41 | 7:57 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83245 | 7:28 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h39 | 8:07 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80561 | 7:52 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h47 | 8:39 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79919 | 7:59 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h37 | 8:36 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83020 | 8:18 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h43 | 9:01 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79922 | 8:31 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h37 | 9:08 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80491 | 8:49 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h47 | 9:36 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83034 | 9:17 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h45 | 10:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79928 | 9:32 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h39 | 10:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83040 | 9:46 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 10:36 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83049 | 10:16 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h48 | 11:04 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79934 | 10:30 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h34 | 11:04 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83055 | 10:46 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 11:36 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83064 | 11:16 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h46 | 12:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79940 | 11:28 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h38 | 12:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83070 | 11:46 AM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 12:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83079 | 12:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h46 | 1:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79946 | 12:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h35 | 1:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83085 | 12:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h51 | 1:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83094 | 1:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h46 | 2:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79952 | 1:31 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h34 | 2:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83100 | 1:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 2:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83107 | 2:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h46 | 3:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79958 | 2:30 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h34 | 3:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83116 | 2:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 3:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83123 | 3:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 4:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79964 | 3:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h35 | 4:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83132 | 3:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h55 | 4:41 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83139 | 4:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 5:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79970 | 4:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h35 | 5:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83148 | 4:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h53 | 5:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83155 | 5:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h55 | 6:11 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79976 | 5:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h37 | 6:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83162 | 5:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h54 | 6:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83169 · L79750 | 6:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h43 | 6:59 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L83169 | 6:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h46 | 7:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79982 | 6:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h35 | 7:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83176 | 6:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 7:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83183 | 7:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h47 | 8:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79988 | 7:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h35 | 8:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83192 | 7:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 8:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79994 | 8:29 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h37 | 9:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83207 | 8:47 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h49 | 9:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84475 | 9:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h53 | 10:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84477 | 10:46 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 0h50 | 11:36 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83240 · L81594 | 11:16 PM Farnborough (Main) (FNB) | 1h16 | 12:32 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€16) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Farnborough (Main) (FNB) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $16 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Farnborough (Main) (FNB) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Farnborough (Main) to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Farnborough (Main) (FNB) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Farnborough (Main) from Farnborough city centre
Farnborough (Main) train station facilities and services
Farnborough (Main) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Farnborough (Main).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Farnborough (Main). ATMs are available at Farnborough (Main).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Farnborough (Main).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Farnborough (Main): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Farnborough (Main): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnborough (Main): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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