The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Lymington
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Lymington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lymington will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 trains that leave London for Lymington on Sun, May 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
7:35 AM2h42London10:17 AMLymington$251One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM2h37London10:37 AMLymington$281One-way0 transfers
7:53 AM2h14London10:07 AMLymington$361One-way0 transfers
7:53 AM2h14London10:07 AMLymington$361One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM2h37London10:37 AMLymington$281One-way0 transfers
7:35 AM2h42London10:17 AMLymington$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Lymington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lymington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lymington:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lymington costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Lymington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
The journey is about 34m faster (1h 46m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€30) vs $53 (€42)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Lymington train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lymington trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L80215 · L79137 | On time 8:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h48 | 9:50 AM Lymington Town (LYT) | 1 transfer | |
L80085 · L79143 | On time 8:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h45 | 10:20 AM Lymington Town (LYT) | 1 transfer | |
L80223 · L79149 | On time 9:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h48 | 10:50 AM Lymington Town (LYT) | 1 transfer | |
L80093 · L79155 | On time 9:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h45 | 11:20 AM Lymington Town (LYT) | 1 transfer | |
L80235 · L79163 | On time 10:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h48 | 11:50 AM Lymington Town (LYT) | 1 transfer | |
L80103 · L79169 | On time 10:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h45 | 12:20 PM Lymington Town (LYT) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Lymington
Trains from London to Lymington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry from London to Lymington trainsSouth Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between London and Lymington from $7 (€5). 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 London to Lymington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Lymington 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 Lymington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Lymington
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:15 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Non Rail Users
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible taxis: Local taxi numbers; Lymington Taxis 01590 670670 Allports Taxis 01590 679792
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. However they are currently closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Station Street
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjoining Ferry Terminal
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