Train times from Surbiton to London
Surbiton connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Waterloo in 15 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 15 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
Surbiton to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 15 min | same as fastest | 29 min | 8.4/hr | South Western Railway |
Surbiton to Waterloo
The fastest train from Surbiton to London Waterloo takes 15 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Surbiton the 5th 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 29 minutes, 14 minutes longer. That median covers 63 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 8.4 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Surbiton to London take?
The fastest train from Surbiton reaches London Waterloo in 15 minutes. Surbiton connects to 1 London terminal: Waterloo.
Which London station should I travel to from Surbiton?
Waterloo is the quickest at 15 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Surbiton a good commuter town for London?
At 15 minutes to London Waterloo, Surbiton 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 Surbiton to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Surbiton?
The closest alternatives are Kingston, Thames Ditton, Hampton Wick. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Waterloo
Surbiton 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 Surbiton, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Battersea Park is quicker: 14 km away and 4 minutes into London Victoria, saving 11 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 16 stations within 20 km that beat Surbiton.