Trains to Kingston

Located in Kingston upon Thames in south-west London, Kingston station provides direct connections to Greater London and Surrey. Originally called Kingston Town to avoid confusion with the earlier Kingston railway station (now Surbiton), the station opened in 1863. It was the then terminus of the London & South Western Railway’s new branch line from Twickenham, which was later extended in 1869 to join the South West Main Line.

Kingston was rebuilt by the Southern Railway in 1935. More recent refurbishments include moving the entrance a few metres from the corner of Wood Street and Richmond Road to Wood Street. Trains stop at intermediate stations, like all intermediate South Western Railway (SWR) stations within London. Fast services to mid-distance destinations are not available.

Kingston station has WiFi hotspots, coffee shops, vending machines, heated waiting rooms and toilets. The ticket office is open 06:40–20:30 Monday to Saturday and 08:30–18:00 on Sunday. You can also collect tickets from the machines if you book train tickets online.

While buses do not stop immediately in front of Kingston station, there are two bus stations (Cromwell Road and Fairfield) that are no more than a five-minute walk away. Kingston doesn’t have a car park, and there is no taxi rank. A large council-owned cycle storage facility, the Wood Street cycle hub, is next to Kingston station.

South Western Railway (SWR) runs all services at Kingston. Some services are reduced on Sundays, like trains to and from Teddington and Shepperton. The sooner you book, the more chance you have of getting cheap train tickets.

London Waterloo to Kingston

Six trains operate every hour from Waterloo to Kingston.

Twickenham to Kingston

The train from Twickenham takes roughly 13 minutes and departs every half hour.

Vauxhall to Kingston

Getting from Vauxhall to Kingston takes around 24 minutes on average. There are six trains every hour.

Strawberry Hill to Kingston

Two trains run from Strawberry Hill to Kingston each hour. The journey takes no more than 10 minutes.

All services at Kingston station are operated by South Western Railway (SWR). With a number of destinations covered, such as Salisbury, Weymouth, Poole and Exeter, SWR is a major railway operator in the UK. Its commuter services run between London Waterloo and south-west London. Regional trains serve Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire, while suburban trains alight at stations in Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Surrey. The Island Line operates on the Isle of Wight.

A former medieval market town, Kingston now has a host of things to do, all situated in a beautiful riverside location. You can still visit the market, which has been running since the 13th century. It’s less than ten minutes away from Kingston station. You may have come across an image of toppled telephone boxes on social media. This landmark installation can be found on Old London Road. Take a scenic walk along the river, and cross Kingston Bridge to continue wandering around Hampton Court Park.

Check real-time train timetables for Kingston and plan your next trip.

Is there a toilet at Kingston station?

Yes, toilets are on platform 2 of Kingston station. They require a radar key, which is available from staff upon request.

Does Kingston train station have a car park?

No, Kingston doesn’t have a car park.

What zone is Kingston station in?

Kingston is in zone 6.

Does Kingston station have a lift?

Yes, there are lifts to all platforms at Kingston station.

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