Trains from London to Hampton Court Palace

Trains from London to Hampton Court Palace are an easy way to take a day trip from central London to the palace, which is located near Richmond to the west.

Trains run frequently from London’s Waterloo station to Hampton Court station. There are two departures every hour, at 12 and 42 minutes past the hour. Trains on this route are operated by South West Trains.

The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo to Hampton Court station is 6.10 GBP. You can purchase tickets online or at the station. Buying tickets in advance can often save you money, so if you can get them online ahead of time, that is a good idea. Alternatively, if you have an Oyster Card, you can make the trip for just 3.40 GBP.

The train journey from London to Hampton Court Palace takes 30 minutes, and it is a five minute walk (200m) from the Hampton Court station to Hampton Court Palace. There are signs pointing the way so you don’t have to worry about getting lost.

Hampton Court Palace Day Trip from London

Courtyard in Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is a day trip from London that is well worth the journey. Just 30 minutes by train from Waterloo Station, Hampton Court Palace is easy to get to and located very close to the train station. In the summertime there are riverboats on the Thames that can take you from central London to the palace as well.

Hampton Court Palace was originally built during the Tudor period, and was home to the likes of Henry VIII, William and Mary, and George II. Today Hampton Court Palace is part Tudor-style architecture and part Baroque, making for a day-long journey through history.

Visitors to Hampton Court Palace can take a self-guided audiotour or a guided tour through the Queen’s and King’s State Apartments, the Georgian Rooms, the Tudor Kitchens, the Wolsey Rooms, Henry VIII’s State Apartments, the Chapel Royal, and the beautiful gardens. Don’t forget to visit the maze if you are visiting Hampton Court Palace with children. Make sure to allow yourself around 4 hours to see the whole of Hampton Court Palace.

Tickets for Hampton Court Palace cost 15.95 GBP for adults if purchased at the palace, and 13.50 GBP if purchased online. Concessions are available, and discounts are offered for children, students, seniors, and families.

Trains from London to Bath

Trains from London to Bath are a quick and convenient way of taking a day trip from the capital to the famous spa town when you are visiting the UK.

Trains on this route run regularly from London’s Paddington Station. They arrive at Bath Spa railway station on the southern border of the Cotswolds. All trains are direct and do not require any changes along the way. They are operated by First Great Western.

Trains leave London for Bath every 30 minutes at peak times throughout the day. There are departures on the hour and the half hour, so you have a lot of options. Sometimes there are trains that depart 20 minutes past the hour, but they take an hour longer to get to Bath. Avoid them if you can.

The travel time on trains from London to Bath takes between 1 hour, 23 minutes and 1 hour, 29 minutes each way if you travel on a train that departs on the hour or the half hour.

Adult fares for trains to Bath can be as low as 9.50 GBP for a single. Fares vary depending on departure times and whether you book your tickets in advance or buy them at the station. The earlier you purchase your tickets, the cheaper they will be.

Discounts on tickets for trains from London to Bath are available if you make your booking online in advance or if you have a railcard. Additionally, you can often find train ticket deals online that allow you to buy up to four train tickets to Bath for the price of two. Given the savings, it is a good idea to buy tickets for trains to Bath online in advance of travelling.