- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Staplehurst to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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The journey is about 46m faster (54m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $36 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $62 (€51)). 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 Southeastern, Southeastern.
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 Staplehurst to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 9:18 AM Staplehurst | 0h53 | 10:11 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Staplehurst to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with an outstanding collection of European paintings from the 13th to early 20th centuries.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames, known for landmark exhibitions and river views.
Lively district known for street performers, elegant arcades, shopping, and easy access to theatres and central landmarks.
One of London's best walking areas, with river views, cultural venues, and a steady stream of iconic sights.
Charming neighborhood of colorful houses, independent shops, and photogenic streets that remain highly popular with visitors.
Battered white fish with thick-cut chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and tartar sauce. A classic British comfort food strongly associated with London pubs and chippies.
A traditional East London dish of minced meat pie served with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor. It is one of the city’s most distinctive working-class foods.
A hearty plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is a staple morning meal across London and the wider UK.
A stylish, very popular restaurant inspired by Bombay cafe culture, known for its house black daal, bacon naan roll, and lively atmosphere.
An influential, established restaurant celebrated for nose-to-tail British cooking, simple ingredients, and iconic dishes such as roast bone marrow.
London’s oldest restaurant, famous for classic British dishes, game, pies, and traditional desserts in an elegant historic setting.
London is costly by UK standards. Hotels, transport, and dining add up quickly, though budget eats and free museums help control costs.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10% for good service.
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London Waterloo, London -> Charing Cross, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst to London trains use the Staplehurst to London Charing Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Bridge. Use this guide to compare Staplehurst and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Staplehurst is 1 km from Staplehurst city centre. Public transport options include:
Staplehurst has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Staplehurst.
Ticket office support is available at Staplehurst. 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 Staplehurst: Parking, WC.
Available at Staplehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Staplehurst: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from main entrance. Step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via lift. Stepped access between platforms available via station footbridge. Step free interchange between platforms via lifts, 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: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:40 Sunday 08:10 - 16:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including 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 Charing Cross.
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: 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 Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge 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 Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. 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 Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Cannon Street is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Cannon Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Cannon Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Cannon Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Cannon Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Cannon Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Cannon Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access to the left of the front entrance on Cannon Street. A lift opposite platform 1 connects the upper and lower concourses, Accessible public telephones: Available during station opening hours, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located on Dowgate Hill, left of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Available during station opening hours, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: During station opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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