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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 4m. 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 |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Kingston upon Thames, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 22m faster (34m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $22 (€19)). 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.
L8298012:12 AM 0h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:40 AM Kingston (KNG) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L8298012:12 AM 0h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:40 AM Kingston (KNG) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L8298012:12 AM 0h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:40 AM Kingston (KNG) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L828706:27 AM 0h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 6:55 AM Kingston (KNG) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
L828685:57 AM 0h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 6:25 AM Kingston (KNG) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
L819236:42 AM 0h28 London Waterloo (WAT) 7:10 AM Kingston (KNG) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- 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 South Western Railway to go to Kingston upon Thames by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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