London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€24

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€35

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 58 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

2 h 1 m

Trains on Sep 18

33

Distance

155 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 33 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS), including 33 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.

  • South Western RailwayL80214_L84947
    8:05 AM2h16
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:21 AMParkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL78853
    10:35 PM2h02
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:37 AMParkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80344
    5:18 AM2h41
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    7:59 AMParkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80294
    4:05 PM2h05
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    6:10 PMParkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80148
    3:35 PM2h06
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    5:41 PMParkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and ferry for London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a ferry costs an average of €84.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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Driving

€42

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€84

Average price

€67

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 45m

Average total duration

7h 45m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

2h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

South Western Railway

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National Express

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Brittany Ferries

Most popular ferry company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS):

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) costing on average €42.

A bus is €64 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) costing on average €84.

The fastest way to travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

Ferry takes on average 7h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London Waterloo (WAT) and Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 25m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 32m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€42 vs €67). 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

London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
South Western RailwayL80254_L8496712:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h16
2:21 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80120
On time
12:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h03
2:38 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80262_L849721:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h16
3:21 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80128
On time
1:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
3:37 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80274_L849772:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h16
4:21 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80140
On time
2:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
4:37 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80282
On time
3:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h11
5:16 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80148
On time
3:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h06
5:41 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80294
On time
4:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h05
6:10 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80160
On time
4:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h04
6:39 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80302
On time
5:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
7:07 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80164
On time
5:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h01
7:36 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80308_L788086:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h17
8:22 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80308
On time
6:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
1h58
8:03 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80174
On time
6:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h00
8:35 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80318_L788167:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h20
9:25 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80318
On time
7:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h06
9:11 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80324
On time
7:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
9:37 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80330
On time
8:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
10:37 PM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80336
Delayed
9:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
10:38 PM 10:38 PMParkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78853
On time
10:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
2h02
12:37 AM Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)

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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 53m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8
Distance
96 miles (155 km)
Average train duration
2h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
€16
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
1h 53m
First train
4:18 AM
Last train
9:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8

Train companies: South Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
1h 53m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
€16
South Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) 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 Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €16, while the average price is around €42.
The train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) takes 1h 53m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) leaves at 4:18 AM.
The distance by train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) is 96 miles (155 km).
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) leaves at 9:35 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS).
Yes, there is a direct train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS). This service operates 9 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS).
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) is by bus, with a cost of around €8.
The train journey from London Waterloo to Parkstone (Dorset) offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of Hampshire and Dorset, with glimpses of the New Forest and coastal areas along the way.
A day trip from London Waterloo to Parkstone (Dorset) is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 53m. Trains run 8 times per day covering a distance of 96 miles (155 km).
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS).
Since neither London Waterloo (WAT) nor Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) include New Milton, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Brockenhurst.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS)

Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) trains use the London Waterloo to Poole station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Parkstone (Dorset) (PKS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Poole
London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre

London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus139 · 10m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayNorthern · 3m · €1 · every ~86 min

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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