On average, travelling from Windsor & Eton to London Vauxhall takes fifty minutes with South Western Railway.
On your outing to London, you’ll pass through towns on the outskirts of London before heading east, through the city on your way to London Vauxhall.
South Western Railway provides a diverse network, catering to urban, suburban, and rural passengers across the South West. Its services span Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire, reaching further south to the Isle of Wight's Island Line.
Departing from Windsor & Eton Riverside
To travel directly from Windsor to London, you’ll need to travel from Windsor & Eton Riverside station. You can also travel to London via Windsor & Eton Central Station; however, this is not direct. You must change at Slough to get to London Paddington.
Windsor & Eton Riverside station can be found on Datchet Road. A bus route serves this station, but there is no taxi rank outside. You must arrange this yourself.
Main stops
From Windsor & Eton Riverside to London Vauxhall, there are eleven stations: Datchet, Sunnymeads, Wraysbury, Staines, Ashford, Feltham, Whitton, Twickenham, Richmond, Putney, and Clapham Junction.
This could change due to scheduling changes or bad weather, so it’s best to double-check before travelling.
Arriving at Vauxhall
Just off Vauxhall Bridge, Vauxhall Station is on South Lambert Road. It’s a great station to arrive at, as its terrific connections to public transport put you in a great place to explore the rest of London.
Vauxhall Station is on the Victoria Line, and its nearby bus station serves routes to south and central London. If you need to travel further, there are trains to destinations like London Waterloo, Wimbledon, and Richmond.
Right beside London Vauxhall, there’s the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. What’s more, Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden are only a couple of tube stops away. The best and the brightest London has to offer on your doorstep!
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.
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.