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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thames Ditton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $84.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Thames Ditton to London is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Thames Ditton to London:
A train is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thames Ditton to London costing on average $84 (€68).
The fastest way to travel from Thames Ditton to London is by train with an average journey time of 30m.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Thames Ditton and London including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Thames Ditton to London among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (30m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Overview: Train from Thames Ditton to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Thames Ditton to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 28m.
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
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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.
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Train companies: South Western Railway from Thames Ditton to London trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Thames Ditton and London from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
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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 Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
$20 (€16)
South Western Railway frequency
50 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
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- Coffee
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FAQs: Trains from Thames Ditton to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thames Ditton 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.
Train ticket prices from Thames Ditton to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $20 (€16), while the average price is around $21 (€17).
The train from Thames Ditton to London takes 28m and runs 4 per day.
The distance by train from Thames Ditton to London is 12 miles (20 km).
The first train from Thames Ditton to London leaves at 12:02 AM.
The last train from Thames Ditton to London leaves at 11:52 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Thames Ditton to London.
Yes, there is a direct train from Thames Ditton to London. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Thames Ditton to London.
The train station in Thames Ditton that goes to London is Thames Ditton station (THD), which connects to London Waterloo (WAT).
The cheapest way to get from Thames Ditton to London is by train, with a cost of around $20 (€16).
The train journey from Thames Ditton to London offers views of suburban landscapes and greenery, typical of the Surrey area, with occasional glimpses of the River Thames. While not considered one of the most scenic routes, it provides a pleasant and picturesque commute.
Yes, a day trip from Thames Ditton to London is feasible, with a journey duration of 28m and a distance of 12 miles (20 km). Trains run 3 times per day, making it convenient for a day visit.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from The London Eye, visit the vibrant West End Theatre District for high-quality shows, and explore Camden Market's eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts. A walk through Hyde Park offers beautiful landscapes and recreational activities, while art lovers can visit the Tate Modern. Don't miss The British Museum's vast collection of art and antiquities, the historic Tower of London with its Crown Jewels, and Buckingham Palace. Iconic landmarks like The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, along with St. Paul's Cathedral, offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture.
For a comprehensive experience of London's top attractions, cultural sites, and local neighborhoods, it is recommended to spend around 3 to 5 days in the city. This allows time to explore major landmarks such as the British Museum, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, as well as enjoy local markets and parks.
Yes, you can take the train from Thames Ditton to London.
Since neither Thames Ditton nor London 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 London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Thames Ditton to London 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.
In London, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, markets, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include fake charity collectors, overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers, and distraction techniques used by thieves. Always use official black cabs or licensed minicabs booked through reputable apps, and keep personal belongings secure to reduce risks. Staying vigilant in busy locations and avoiding unsolicited offers helps ensure a safer visit.
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Thames Ditton to London
Most Thames Ditton to London trains use the Thames Ditton to London Waterloo station pair, with some services arriving at Vauxhall. Use this guide to compare Thames Ditton and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Thames Ditton
Arrival train stations in London
Which Thames Ditton station do trains to London leave from?
Trains from Thames Ditton to London leave from Thames Ditton. The station is from Thames Ditton city centre at Thames Ditton station, Station Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0PA.
Thames DittonThames Ditton station, Station Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0PA+44 345 600 0650
City-centre transport
Getting to Thames Ditton from Thames Ditton city centre
Bus515, 514, 715 · 8m · $5 · every ~3 min
Thames Ditton train station facilities and services
Thames Ditton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thames Ditton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Thames Ditton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thames Ditton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thames Ditton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Thames Ditton: Bike Parking.
Which London station do trains from Thames Ditton arrive at?
Trains from Thames Ditton to London most often arrive at London Waterloo. Some services arrive at Vauxhall, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your London arrival station.
London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030
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.
VauxhallVauxhall station, South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, Greater London, SW8 1SS
City-centre transport
Getting to Vauxhall from London city centre
Vauxhall is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Waterloo - Hampton Court, London Waterloo - London Waterloo, London Waterloo - Chessington South, London Waterloo - Guildford, London Waterloo - Woking, London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside, London Waterloo - Weybridge, London Waterloo - Reading, London Waterloo - Shepperton, London Waterloo - Dorking, London Waterloo - Hampton Wick, London Waterloo - Staines, London Waterloo - Virginia Water, London Waterloo - Hounslow, London Waterloo - Ascot, London Waterloo - Twickenham, London Waterloo - Aldershot, London Waterloo - Effingham Junction, London Waterloo - Kingston, London Waterloo - Strawberry Hill, London Waterloo - Wokingham, London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo - Bracknell, London Waterloo - Feltham, London Waterloo - Epsom, London Waterloo - Leatherhead, London Waterloo - Teddington, London Waterloo - Surbiton, London Waterloo - Eastleigh, London Waterloo - Winchester, London Waterloo - Wimbledon, London Waterloo - Basingstoke, London Waterloo - Southampton Central, London Waterloo - Farnham · 3m · $1 · every ~57 min
Bus87, 88, N87, N136 · 13m · $14 · every ~63 min
789, 788, 786 · 25m · every ~1 min
SubwayVictoria · 6m · $4 · every ~40 min
Vauxhall train station facilities and services
Vauxhall has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Vauxhall.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Vauxhall. ATMs are available at Vauxhall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Vauxhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Vauxhall: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Vauxhall: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Vauxhall: 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. 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 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
WimbledonWimbledon station, The Broadway, Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19 7NL
City-centre transport
Getting to Wimbledon from London city centre
Wimbledon is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Waterloo - Hampton Court, London Waterloo - Chessington South, London Waterloo - Guildford, London Waterloo - London Waterloo, London Waterloo - Woking, London Waterloo - Shepperton, London Waterloo - Dorking, London Waterloo - Hampton Wick, London Waterloo - Alton, London Waterloo - Reading, London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo - Basingstoke, London Waterloo - Haslemere, London Waterloo - Weymouth, London Waterloo - Effingham Junction, London Waterloo - Bournemouth, London Waterloo - Salisbury, London Waterloo - Strawberry Hill, London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction, London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids, London Waterloo - Southampton Central, London Waterloo - Twickenham, London Waterloo - Petersfield, London Waterloo - Weybridge, London Waterloo - Poole, London Waterloo - Epsom, London Waterloo - Farnham, London Waterloo - Leatherhead, London Waterloo - Teddington, London Waterloo - Wimbledon, London Waterloo - Surbiton, London Waterloo - Eastleigh, London Waterloo - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Waterloo - Honiton, London Waterloo - Andover, London Waterloo - Winchester, London Waterloo - Southampton Airport Parkway · 15m · $5 · every ~34 min
London Waterloo - Southampton Central, London Waterloo - Poole, London Waterloo - Bournemouth, London Waterloo - Dorking, London Waterloo - Guildford, London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids, London Waterloo - Salisbury, London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction, London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo - Woking, London Waterloo - Weymouth, London Waterloo - Farnham, London Waterloo - Reading, London Waterloo - Epsom, London Waterloo - Shepperton, London Waterloo - Hampton Court, London Waterloo - London Waterloo, London Waterloo - Strawberry Hill, London Waterloo - Twickenham, London Waterloo - Basingstoke, London Waterloo - Chessington South, London Waterloo - Alton, London Waterloo - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Waterloo - Haslemere, London Waterloo - Weybridge, London Waterloo - Honiton, London Waterloo - Leatherhead, London Waterloo - Teddington, London Waterloo - Effingham Junction, London Waterloo - Petersfield, London Waterloo - Andover, London Waterloo - Hampton Wick, London Waterloo - Eastleigh, London Waterloo - Winchester, London Waterloo - Wimbledon, London Waterloo - Surbiton, London Waterloo - Southampton Airport Parkway · 15m · $5 · every ~34 min
West Hampstead Thameslink - Sutton, London Blackfriars - Sutton, St Albans City - Sutton, Luton - Sutton, Kentish Town - Sutton, Bedford - Sutton, Kentish Town - Wimbledon, Luton - Wimbledon · 33m · $9 · every ~4 min
BusN87 · 36m · $69 · every ~5 min
156 · 48m · $2 · every ~24 min
SubwayDistrict · 31m · $15 · every ~28 min
Wimbledon train station facilities and services
Wimbledon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wimbledon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Wimbledon. ATMs are available at Wimbledon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wimbledon. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wimbledon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wimbledon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wimbledon: 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 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.
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