Clapham Junction to London Waterloo Trains From £4.50*

The train from Clapham Junction to London Waterloo is a rollicking eight minutes with South Western Railway. Super convenient if you’re commuting across town, just heading out, or need to get somewhere fast.

On this super short and sweet journey you’ll power through London, going up along the banks of the River Thames – opposite the river to Tate Britain, Westminster, and Buckingham Palace, before pulling into London Waterloo.

South Western Railway operates a vast and diverse network that links urban, suburban, and rural travellers across the South West. Its service starts at London Waterloo station and extends to regions including Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire, as well as inner-city London stations like Clapham Junction. It also manages the Island Line on the Isle of Wight.

Departing from Clapham Junction

Clapham Junction station serves Battersea. It can be found on St John’s Hill along the A3036.

The station is connected to local buses just outside the station, and it’s possible to catch a taxi outside. The station is also served by shops like Marks & Spencer, Lidl, and Boots if you need to grab something quickly before your journey.

Clapham Junction offers excellent connectivity to both mainline stations: London Victoria and London Waterloo. It is also the southern terminus for the Mildmay and Windrush Lines of the London Overground.

Main stops

There is only one stop from Clapham Junction to London Waterloo. This is Vauxhall Station.

However, this may change due to scheduling changes or engineering works. It’s best to check before you travel to be sure.

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Arriving at London Waterloo

London Waterloo Station can be found on Waterloo Road, past Waterloo Bridge that crosses the River Thames. It’s on the London Underground, too, between Southwark and Embankment tube stations.

The station is connected to the London Underground via Waterloo station, which serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines. The station is linked with London’s bus network at several points around the station and has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Cabs outside exit three.

Waterloo puts you in the very heart of London. Nearby is London Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery, The London Eye and Tate Modern. Plus, with the station’s tube connections, you can reach anywhere you want from Waterloo.

South Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices. Wheelchair spaces are available in Standard Class only.

• First Class: First Class tickets include at-seat wireless charging and more spacious seats and tables. However, the journey only takes roughly 8 minutes.

South Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags and other luggage items are permitted.

• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.

• Bicycles: Bikes are welcomed but there is a ‘first come, first served’ policy.

• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.

• Passenger Assist: Help with journey planning, ticket booking, boarding and alighting (including ramps), station navigation, and light luggage handling. It also provides guidance for visually impaired passengers and information on train and station facilities.