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The Lightbox
The Lightbox is Woking's leading museum and gallery, with local history displays, changing art exhibitions, and a strong programme for families and culture lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 18
23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
23 m
Trains on Sep 18
51
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Woking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Woking will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 51 trains from London to Woking, including 51 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 24 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.
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L78631Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Woking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, while a bus costs an average of €29.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Woking:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Woking costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Woking take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 34m faster (33m by train vs 1h 7m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€18 vs €24). 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 London to Woking trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79694 | On time 4:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 4:24 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79962 | On time 4:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 4:33 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80528 | On time 4:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 4:51 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81485 | On time 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 5:11 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78615 | 4:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h30 | 4:55 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79704 | 4:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h23 | 4:53 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83127 | 4:42 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 5:20 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83971 | 4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 5:13 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79714 | 5:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 5:24 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81601 | On time 5:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 5:48 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79968 | On time 5:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h23 | 5:32 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80534 | On time 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 5:44 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81497 | On time 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h52 | 6:12 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78631 | On time 5:25 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 5:49 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79734 | On time 6:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h23 | 6:23 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80468 | 6:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 6:48 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79974 | On time 6:07 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 6:33 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L85016 | On time 6:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 6:41 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L82986 | On time 6:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 6:44 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81509 | On time 6:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h52 | 7:12 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79754 | 7:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h23 | 7:23 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79980 | 7:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 7:33 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L82994 | 7:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 7:48 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L85018 | On time 7:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h27 | 7:42 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81521 | On time 7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h49 | 8:09 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78663 | 7:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 7:59 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79764 | On time 7:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 7:54 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80324 | On time 7:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h23 | 7:58 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L82996 | On time 7:42 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 8:18 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84002 | On time 7:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h27 | 8:12 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81527 | On time 7:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 8:38 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79772 | On time 8:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 8:24 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79986 | 8:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 8:33 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79464 | 8:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h25 | 8:45 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81533 | On time 8:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 9:08 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78677 | On time 8:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 8:59 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79782 | 8:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 8:54 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79791 | 9:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 9:24 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79992 | 9:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 9:33 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81545 | On time 9:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 10:08 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79473 | 9:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h25 | 9:45 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78691 | On time 9:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 9:59 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79801 | On time 9:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 9:54 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79811 | On time 10:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 10:24 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79998 | 10:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 10:34 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79479 | 10:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h25 | 10:45 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81558 | 10:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 11:08 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78703 | 10:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 10:59 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79820 | 10:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h25 | 10:55 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84035 | On time 11:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 11:26 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78861 | 11:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 11:31 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83226 | On time 11:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 11:55 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81572 | On time 11:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h50 | 12:10 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79905 | On time 11:22 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h27 | 12:49 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78717 | On time 11:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 12:01 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L84041 | On time 11:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 11:58 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79489 | On time 11:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h27 | 12:07 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83234 | On time 11:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h40 | 12:28 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
L81582 | On time 12:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h49 | 12:58 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79088 | On time 12:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 1:21 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83848 | 5:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 5:48 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80344 | 5:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 5:51 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81365 | 5:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 6:08 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83850 | 5:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h27 | 6:12 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81369 | 5:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 6:38 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83854 | 6:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h27 | 6:42 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81371 | 6:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h49 | 7:09 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L80352 | 6:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 6:56 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79309 | 6:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 7:01 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79559 | 9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 9:24 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79920 | 9:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 9:33 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83015 | 9:12 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 9:48 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79342 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h25 | 9:45 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81399 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 10:08 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78503 | 9:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h35 | 9:59 AM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79615 | 12:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 12:24 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79938 | 12:09 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h24 | 12:33 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L83059 | 12:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 12:48 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79372 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 12:46 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L81435 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 1:08 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L78551 | 12:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 12:59 PM Woking station (WOK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London to Woking run on average 10 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Woking — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Woking trip today.
The Lightbox is Woking's leading museum and gallery, with local history displays, changing art exhibitions, and a strong programme for families and culture lovers.
The Surrey History Centre preserves county archives and hosts exhibitions that help visitors explore Surrey's past through original records and research displays.
The Muslim Burial Ground Visitor Centre interprets the restored cemetery's story and Woking's important place in British Muslim history.
Horsell Common is a wide heathland famous for its link to The War of the Worlds, with open trails, woods, and an atmospheric natural landscape.
Woking Park is the town's main green space, offering lakes, sports, gardens, and easy paths for a relaxed break close to the centre.
Basingstoke Canal towpath near Woking provides peaceful waterside walking with locks, wildlife, and long flat routes ideal for a gentle outdoor escape.
A classic Surrey pub dish of pork sausages in onion gravy. It is a familiar local comfort food often served with mash in traditional inns.
Pan-fried trout from Surrey waters, valued for the county's river fishing heritage. Often served simply to highlight fresh local produce.
A traditional English roast with beef, roast potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. A Sunday staple across Surrey and local pubs.
Refined modern British dining in an elegant setting at The Talbot. Known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Popular independent Italian restaurant with a lively, polished atmosphere. Known for fresh pasta, pizza and reliable service.
Smart gastropub beside the canal with British classics, Sunday roasts and a relaxed waterside setting near central Woking.
Moderate for the South East of England. Hotels and rail travel can be pricey, but casual dining and everyday costs are similar to other commuter towns near London.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Woking Railway Station -> Woking Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Woking 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 Woking, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Woking trains use the London Waterloo to Woking station pair, with some services arriving at Worplesdon. Use this guide to compare London and Woking train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria 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, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Woking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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 Woking.
Wi-Fi is available at Woking. ATMs are available at Woking.
Ticket office support is available at Woking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woking: 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance, 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: No.
Worplesdon is 3 km from Woking city centre. Public transport options include:
Worplesdon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Worplesdon.
Ticket office support is available at Worplesdon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worplesdon: Parking, WC.
Available at Worplesdon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worplesdon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via side gate (kept locked when station staffed). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 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.
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