Welcome to Kington upon Thames

By Train

Kingston rail station is only 25 minutes from London Waterloo and has regular services to Kempton Park, Twickenham and Wimbledon. Alternatively, nearby Surbiton station is 20 minutes to London Waterloo.

Both stations are in zone 6, so you can use an Oyster Card or Zone 1-6 Travelcard.

Train Information

10:57 London Waterloo to London Waterloo due 12:16
This train will be started from Raynes Park.

08:42 London Waterloo to Shepperton due 09:33
This train will be started from Kingston.

08:39 London Waterloo to Guildford due 09:50
This train will be started from Raynes Park.

08:48 Effingham Junction to London Waterloo due 09:42
This train will be cancelled.

08:33 London Waterloo to Guildford due 09:32
This train will no longer call at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield and Wimbledon.

09:12 London Waterloo to Shepperton due 10:03
This train will be started from Raynes Park.

08:39 London Waterloo to Poole due 11:55
This train will no longer call at Clapham Junction, Farnborough Main and Fleet.

08:53 London Waterloo to Alton due 10:10
This train will no longer call at Clapham Junction, Surbiton and West Byfleet.

09:12 London Waterloo to Basingstoke due 10:28
This train will no longer call at Clapham Junction, Surbiton, Walton-On-Thames and Weybridge.

09:09 London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour due 11:18
This train will no longer call at Woking and Farnborough Main.

09:28 Guildford to London Waterloo due 10:40
This train will no longer call at Ewell West, Stoneleigh, Worcester Park, Motspur Park, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, Earlsfield, Clapham Junction and Vauxhall.

Line problem: between Clapham Junction an...
Owing to a train fault between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo London bound suburban lines are blocked.

Circle Line Services Disrupted
Circle Line: Minor delays due to an earlier signal failure at King's Cross.

Hammersmith & City Line Services Disrupted
Hammersmith and City Line: Minor delays due to an earlier signal failure at King's Cross.

Waterloo Station Information
Waterloo: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available to the Jubilee line while we fix a faulty lift. Call our Travel Information Centre on 0843 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey.

Hinton Admiral Facilities: Ticket Vending Machine problem
At Hinton Admiral station.

Petersfield Facilities: Ticket Office Closure
At Petersfield station.

Portchester Facilities: Ticket Office Closure
At Portchester station.

Portsmouth & Southsea Facilities: Lifts out of order
At Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Vauxhall Facilities: Lifts out of order
At Vauxhall station.

South West TrainsNational RailTransport for London Journey Planner

By Bus

More than 40 bus routes serve Kingston Town Centre including eight night buses and provide a frequent service to all parts of the borough, other parts of Greater London, Surrey and Heathrow Airport. The bus network links Kingston to key areas such as Kew, Hampton, Richmond, and Wisley.

The majority of local buses accept Oyster Cards, which can be purchased and topped up at a number of newsagents across Kingston and at Kingston Train Station.

Map of Buses from KingstonKingston Bus TimetablesOyster Card

By Taxi

Kingston is well served by taxis with Black cab ranks outside Primark on Eden Street, John Lewis on Wood Street, opposite Cass Arts on Eden Street and outside Oceana night club. Surbiton and Kingston Stations both have black cab ranks.

On the busiest evenings, Kingston has three licensed minicab kiosks operating from 11pm. Pick up a copy of the Safer Travel at Night leaflet from the Tourist Information for details.

Mini-cab numbers

Top Cars: 020 8546 8888 or 020 8549 8888
Kingston Town Cars: 020 8546 4040
Station Cars: 020 8390 3030

CabwiseTransport for London - Taxis

By Bicycle

Kingston is on Route 4 of the National Cycle Network and is included in Transport for London’s cycle maps 9 &10.

There is ample cycle parking in Kingston Town Centre, with secure parking available at Kingston rail station.

*Also available in the Tourist Information Centre

Cycling in KingstonKingston Leisure Cycle RoutesTransport for London CyclingOrder Transport for London Cycle Map*National Cycle Network – Route 4

By Coach

Kingston has variety of attractions in the town centre or just a short distance away that would attract groups, including the Rose Theatre, Turks Launches and Hampton Court Palace. If you are planning on coming by coach to Kingston, there are 4 coach drop off/pick up points and 2 coach stands in Kingston.

Coach Parking in KingstonTransport for London Interactive Coach MapEpsom Coaches

By Air

Kingston is a half hour drive away from Heathrow Airport. By bus, it’s 30mins on the express X26, or approx. an hour on the more scenic 111 or 285. Gatwick Airport is 45 minutes away by road.

Use the route planner below to plan your journey.

Kingston Bus Timetables Heathrow AirportGatwick Airport