The average train between Waterloo (Station) and London takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo (Station) to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Waterloo (Station) and London. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo (Station) is at 11:47 PM which arrives into London at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo (Station) to London. However, there are services departing from Waterloo (Station) station and arriving at London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Waterloo (Station) to London train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Waterloo (Station) to London train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Waterloo (Station) to London train tickets online with Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Waterloo (Station) and London is 293.8 km. The road distance is 320 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m.