- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
lei137
Average price
lei158
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hedge 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 Hedge End to London will cost around lei158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei137.
Of the 6 trains that leave Hedge End for London on Sun, Aug 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
L79961
L79967
L79955
L79973
L79967 · L78804
L79967 · L78804
L79973 · L78812
L79961
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L79967Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hedge End to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei45, and a train costs an average of lei69.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei181 Average price | lei51 Average price Cheapest | lei323 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hedge End to London:
A bus is lei130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hedge End to London costing on average lei181.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
The journey is about 33m faster (1h 33m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly lei142 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (lei181 vs lei323). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Hedge End to London trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79977 | On time 4:36 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h28 | 6:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 9 | |||||
L79955 | 12:58 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h39 | 2:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79961 | 1:58 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h39 | 3:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79967 | 2:58 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h41 | 4:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79967 · L78804 | 2:58 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h26 | 4:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L79973 · L78812 | 3:58 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h26 | 5:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
L79973 | 3:58 PM Hedge End station (HDE) | 1h41 | 5:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hedge End to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei69 but you can travel from only lei45 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price lei69 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Waterloo -> Westminster Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hedge End to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hedge End to London trains use the Hedge End to London Waterloo station pair, with some services arriving at Clapham Junction. Use this guide to compare Hedge End and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hedge End is 2 km from Hedge End city centre. Public transport options include:
Hedge End has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Hedge End.
Ticket office support is available at Hedge End. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hedge End: Parking.
Available at Hedge End: Bike Parking.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, 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.
Woolwich Dockyard is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolwich Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Woolwich Dockyard.
Ticket office support is available at Woolwich Dockyard. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woolwich Dockyard: Parking, WC.
Available at Woolwich Dockyard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolwich Dockyard: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step only access to platform 1 for services towards London. Only step access between platforms via station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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