Getting from Farnham to London Waterloo with South Western Railway takes around one hour.
On your trip, you’ll pass through the suburbs of Greater London on your way towards the city. You’ll gradually see suburbs make way for a more urban landscape as you slink south of the Thames to London Waterloo station.
South Western Railway runs a wide-ranging network that connects urban, suburban, and rural travellers in the South West. Its services commence at London Waterloo station and reach areas such as Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire, in addition to inner-city London stops like Clapham Junction. The company also oversees the Island Line on the Isle of Wight.
Departing from Farnham
Farnham railway station is a small commuter station located on Station Hill in Farnham, Surrey. Run exclusively by South Western Railway, it provides direct services to London Waterloo and other towns nearby.
Main stops
From Farnham to London, there are seven stops: Aldershot, Ash Vale, Brookwood, Woking, West Byfleet, Surbiton, and Clapham Junction.
These may change due to engineering works, poor weather, or schedule changes. So, it’s best to double check before you travel to avoid disappointment.
To get the best fares, use sites like TrainPal. If you book early and add a Railcard, you can buy cheap train tickets easily.
Arriving at London Waterloo
London Waterloo Station is located on Waterloo Road, beyond Waterloo Bridge on the River Thames. It is also sandwiched between two London Underground stations: Southwark and Embankment.
The station connects to the London Underground through Waterloo station, which provides access to the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines. It is also linked to London's bus network at various points around the station, and there is a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Cabs located outside exit three.
Close to Waterloo are landmarks like London Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery, the London Eye, and Tate Modern. The station’s tube, bus, and taxi services make accessing any destination from Waterloo easy.
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.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.