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Compare train and bus for London to Kingston upon Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Kingston upon Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kingston upon Thames:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Kingston upon Thames costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Kingston upon Thames take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
The journey is about 26m faster (30m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly $8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 vs $22). 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Kingston upon Thames
How to get from London to Kingston upon Thames by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Kingston upon Thames is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L819789:14 AM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)9:57 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L819789:14 AM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)9:57 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L819789:14 AM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)9:57 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L8199710:14 AM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)10:57 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way0 transfers
- L819608:14 AM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)8:57 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way0 transfers
- Q264806:14 AM0h43London Waterloo (WAT)6:57 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way0 transfers
- L80005 · SW3846008:25 AM1h15London Waterloo (WAT)9:40 AMKingston (KNG)$141One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from London to Kingston upon Thames
Travel to Kingston upon Thames easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Kingston upon Thames.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Kingston upon Thames as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Kingston (KNG).
- Travel with Go Ahead London to go to Kingston upon Thames by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Kingston upon Thames by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Go Ahead London.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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