The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Wareham
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Wareham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Wareham will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Wareham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Wareham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wareham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 166 km
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£47 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Wareham train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Wareham trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 London | 2h27 | 15:02 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 04:30 London | 2h41 | 07:11 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 London | 2h24 | 10:29 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:35 London | 2h13 | 10:48 Wareham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Wareham
Trains from London to Wareham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from London to Wareham trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London and Wareham from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: London to Wareham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Wareham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wareham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Wareham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 21:30 Saturday 06:10 - 21:30 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Side entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham: Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop B To Hounslow / Richmond : Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop A Buses that start / terminate at Barnes will use Queens Ride bus stand
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:00 Saturday 08:10 - 14:50 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to platform 2 for services away from London via subway with shopping area. Steps to Platform 1 for services towards London via staircase on Atlantic Road.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wareham Road (A351) Bus Stops North of the Traffic Lights
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 18:30 Saturday 07:15 - 13:50 Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms via controlled level crossing with locking automatic gates
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Shelter on Sandford Road Roundabout
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