Train times from Kingston to London
Kingston 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
Kingston to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 29 min | same as fastest | 34 min | 6.0/hr | South Western Railway |
Kingston to Waterloo
The fastest train from Kingston to London Waterloo takes 29 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Kingston 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 34 minutes, 5 minutes longer. That median covers 45 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Kingston to London take?
The fastest train from Kingston reaches London Waterloo in 29 minutes. Kingston connects to 1 London terminal: Waterloo.
Which London station should I travel to from Kingston?
Waterloo is the quickest at 29 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Kingston a good commuter town for London?
At 29 minutes to London Waterloo, Kingston 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 Kingston to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Kingston?
The closest alternatives are Hampton Wick, Norbiton, Surbiton. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Waterloo
Kingston 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 Kingston, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Battersea Park is quicker: 13 km away and 4 minutes into London Victoria, saving 25 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 43 stations within 20 km that beat Kingston.