Train times from Brentford to London
Brentford connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Waterloo in 29 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 29 minutes to Waterloo
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Waterloo)
- Operator
- South Western Railway
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Brentford to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 29 min | same as fastest | 33 min | 4.4/hr | South Western Railway |
Brentford to Waterloo
The fastest train from Brentford to London Waterloo takes 29 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Brentford the 21st quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 33 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 33 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.4 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Brentford to London take?
The fastest train from Brentford reaches London Waterloo in 29 minutes. Brentford connects to 1 London terminal: Waterloo.
Which London station should I travel to from Brentford?
Waterloo is the quickest at 29 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Brentford a good commuter town for London?
At 29 minutes to London Waterloo, Brentford is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Brentford to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Brentford?
The closest alternatives are Isleworth, Richmond, Ealing Broadway. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Waterloo
Brentford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Waterloo, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Brentford, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Battersea Park is quicker: 11 km away and 4 minutes into London Victoria, saving 25 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 50 stations within 20 km that beat Brentford.