Find trains to London

London is home to a number of large train stations. Depending on where you're travelling from, you could disembark your train at stations including Victoria, King's Cross or Paddington. When it comes to getting a train to London and considering the proximity to the city's attractions, Waterloo is one of the most popular stations for visitors. It's located in the South Bank area by the River Thames, and the Hayward Gallery, Festival Hall, and the National Theatre are all within walking distance. Equally close by is the London Eye for fantastic views across the city and, of course, Westminster and the Houses of Parliament across the river. From Waterloo, you can get various London trains as well as the London Underground. Alternatively, you could get around the city along the Thames by boat, accessible at Festival Pier. Public transport in London can be expensive, but you can save some money when making several journeys throughout the day and using contactless payment or an 'Oyster card' (a London travel card). Another cost-effective way to explore the city is by renting one of the many Santander bicycles dotted around the city.

When searching for cheap train tickets to London, you may want to ensure that your station of arrival offers luggage storage, so you can tour the city without having to carry all of your belongings. Travellers who take London trains into major central stations such as Waterloo, St. Pancras International, Victoria, Charing Cross, Liverpool Street, Paddington, and Euston can take advantage of their luggage storage service. Once you arrive by rail to London, train station staff can help direct you to the luggage storage facilities. They are ideal for travellers looking to drop off their bags for the day and heading out to take in the city's highlights. Reasonable hourly and daily rates apply for storing baggage at major London train stations, but bear in mind that regular London Underground stations do not tend to offer this service.

When you travel by train to London, plenty of essential services are available to help you enjoy your time in the city even more. At stations such as Victoria, Waterloo, and King's Cross, you will find many restaurants, bars, cafes, and newsagents that sell everything from notepads and books to sandwiches, drinks, and snacks, perfect for your onward journey. If your train tickets to London are first-class, you may receive some complimentary drinks and snacks included in your ticket price. Make sure to check which train company you are travelling with, as only a select few may offer this service. The shops and restaurants located at London stations offer a varied fare. From fast food to noodles and sushi, you'll be surprised by the diverse selection available. Journeys on London trains are even more pleasant when you have everything you need to enjoy your trip in comfort, so it's worth taking advantage of the services available in the stations. And if you happen to be travelling via King's Cross Station, there's a fantastic food market just outside the main entrance.

When travelling on a train to London, you do not need to provide valid identification during ticket inspections, nor is this required when booking tickets for trains within the UK. Should you be travelling on the Eurostar to London's St. Pancras International station from Paris or Brussels, a valid passport or European ID card must be provided to board the train. It is recommended that passengers hold a form of valid identification such as a passport or driving licence in case they are asked to prove their identity by local transport authorities.

If you’re leaving from Paris the lowest ticket price is usually about £90, from Brussels it’s about £85, and from Lille it’s around £98.

London St Pancras is a transportation hub in London. You’ll find trains arriving and departing from here daily. Some common major cities you can get to by train from London St Pancras are Paris, Brussels, and Manchester.

London is serviced by some of the leading coach companies. Keep in mind that your options may vary by the city you’re departing from. However, our data also shows that AccesRail, West Midlands Railway, and Great Western Railway were frequently booked by travellers.

For £20 one-way on average, you can catch a train ride to London. We don’t predict any changes in price within the next 3 months. It’s generally a good idea to book early to make sure you can get on the train for the correct departure time.

London St Pancras station is 2.2 mi from London, London Paddington station is 2.6 mi from London, and London Euston station is 2.0 mi from London.

From London St Pancras, it’s 2.8 mi to get to Tower Bridge, 6.8 mi to get to Wembley Stadium, and 5.9 mi to get to The O2 Arena.