Trains to Woking

Woking Train Station is conveniently located in the town centre, near Woking Shopping Centre, and serves as a major thoroughfare between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. The station’s southern entrance features an Art Deco façade with rounded edges that dates back to its renovations in the 1930s. These days, Woking is a prime commuter spot to London.

Woking Train Station even features in H.G. Wells’ science-fiction masterpiece The War of the Worlds, published in 1898, where aliens from another planet destroy the station.

Woking offers a range of amenities for its passengers, including:

• A main ticket office on Platform 5 (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 6.00am – 10.10pm; Sunday: 7.15am – 10.10pm).
• The auxiliary ticket office on Platform 1 is open between 6.30am – 1.30pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays between 7.30am – 2.30pm. It is closed on Sundays.
• You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones and public Wi-Fi.
• 456 bicycle storage compounds.

Being in the town centre makes getting to Woking Train Station easy, as you can walk directly from the station. The station is located just off Oriental Road and is served by local taxis and buses.

If you need to get to Heathrow Airport from Woking, a regular ‘RailAir’ coach service departs from the station’s forecourt.

London Waterloo is the primary destination from Woking, although services to other destinations like Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and Exeter also run through Woking. Plus, there are local stations such as Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, and Guildford, too.

London Waterloo to Woking

Getting from London Waterloo to Woking takes between twenty-four and thirty-six minutes with South Western Railway. Trains usually leave every few minutes.

Guildford to Woking

The journey from Guildford to Woking is super short, at only around seven to eleven minutes when travelling with South Western Railway.

Southampton Central to Woking

It takes approximately fifty-one minutes to get from Southampton Central to Woking with South Western Railway.

Basingstoke to Woking

With South Western Railway, which operates two trains per hour, getting from Basingstoke to Woking takes only twenty-six minutes.

Woking Train Station exclusively operates under South Western Railway, offering frequent services to London Waterloo, ensuring swift access to the capital. Additionally, it connects passengers to southeastern destinations like Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and Exeter, along with regional stops such as Southampton and Winchester, catering to both commuters and leisure travellers.

Starting your adventure from Woking Train Station, you'll find plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. Explore beautiful spots like Lightwater Country Park, where on a clear day, you can see Canary Wharf from the hilltop. Nearby, Pyrford Lock along the canal and Papercourt Lake offer stunning views and varied birdlife, perfect for capturing sunset photos in summer.

Additionally, Woking Park is ideal for a picnic, and the Living Planet Centre is a fascinating spot to learn more about wildlife. All of these attractions are just a short journey from the bustling heart of Central London.

If all that exploring leaves you hungry, Ripley Farmers’ Market is a fantastic place to gather supplies. To unwind after a busy day, catch a show at New Victoria Theatre in the town centre for a memorable evening. All these experiences are easily accessible from Woking Train Station.

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What is the postcode for Woking Train Station?

The full address for Woking Train Station is Station Approach, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7AE.

Does the tube go to Woking?

No, you must take the train. Oyster Cards are also not accepted.

How many platforms does Woking have?

Woking Train Station has six platforms, all of which can be accessed via the lifts on the western footbridge.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.