What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham is to taxi which takes 40 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Merstham?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Merstham via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Merstham is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Merstham without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £16 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Merstham train from?

Waterloo Station to Merstham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham is to train which takes 49 min and costs £16 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Merstham train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Merstham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Merstham station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Merstham is 19 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Merstham.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Merstham?

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Where can I stay near Merstham?

There are 1708+ hotels available in Merstham.

Waterloo Station to Merstham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Merstham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to MersthamLondon Bridge - Three Bridges / ...
49 min
£16–18
Drive 18.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Merstham18.5 mi
40 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Purley / Downlands PrecinctN68
1h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Merstham18.5 mi
40 min
£75–95
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham JunctionLondon Waterloo - Hampton Court / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to MersthamLondon Victoria - Horsham / ...
54 min
£11–18

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Merstham, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Merstham every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–15 and the journey takes 30 min. Southern also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct hourly, and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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