Farnborough Main to London Trains From £20.30*

It takes around fifty minutes to get from Farnborough Main to London with South Western Railway.

You’ll travel east from Farnborough, whizzing across Hampshire Greater London towards the UK capital.

South Western Railway operates a diverse network from London Waterloo, serving urban, suburban, and rural passengers throughout the South West. Its services cover Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire.

Departing from Farnborough Main

The train to London Waterloo will depart from Farnborough Main Station, which is located on Farnborough Road, just off Union Street in the town centre.

Buses and local taxi services can drop you off right at the station's entrance. Although there are only forty-eight parking spaces, they run all week.

South Western Railway exclusively runs this station, covering destinations like London Waterloo, Portsmouth, and Exeter.

Main stops

From Farnborough Main to London Waterloo, there are six stations: Brookwood, Woking, Weybridge, Walton-On-Thames, Surbiton, and Clapham Junction.

These stops may change due to engineering works, scheduling alterations, poor weather, or unexpected train faults. So, it’s best to check before you travel to avoid disappointment.

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Arriving at London Waterloo

The train from Farnborough to London arrives at London Waterloo Station, which is fittingly located on Waterloo Road.

Waterloo Station is a great station to arrive at as it’s very well connected to public transport. For example, it has its own dedicated London Underground that runs on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, City, and Waterloo lines. There’s also access to local buses and taxis at numerous points around the station, so wherever you need to be in London, you can get there quickly and with minimal fuss.

There are so many things to do near Waterloo Station. For sightseers, the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, and Big Ben are all just waiting to be fodder for your social media posts. While Tate Modern, the UK’s leading collection of modern and contemporary artwork, is just waiting to be gawked at nearby.

South Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: First Class tickets include at-seat wireless charging and more spacious seats and tables. Wheelchair spaces are available in Standard Class only.

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. 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.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.