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Compare train and bus for London to Staines-upon-Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Staines-upon-Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Staines-upon-Thames
Compare the available ways to get from London to Staines-upon-Thames, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Staines-upon-Thames:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Staines-upon-Thames costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Staines-upon-Thames take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
The journey is about 15m faster (41m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €21). 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 Staines-upon-Thames
How to get from London to Staines-upon-Thames by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Staines-upon-Thames is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L806148:09 AM 0h36 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:45 AM Staines (SNS) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L806148:09 AM 0h36 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:45 AM Staines (SNS) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L806148:09 AM 0h36 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:45 AM Staines (SNS) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L806057:39 AM 0h36 London Waterloo (WAT) 8:15 AM Staines (SNS) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
L806238:39 AM 0h36 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:15 AM Staines (SNS) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
L806329:09 AM 0h36 London Waterloo (WAT) 9:45 AM Staines (SNS) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Staines-upon-Thames:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Staines-upon-Thames costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Staines-upon-Thames take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Staines-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 Staines (SNS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in London, Stirling Road (Heathrow Airport - Cargo Area).
- Travel with National Express to go to Staines-upon-Thames by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Staines-upon-Thames by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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