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London Waterloo to Bere Alston by train

First train

20:20

Last train

22:40

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Bere Alston

Journey time

From 7h 31m

Distance

191 miles (308 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Taking the train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston in 7 hours 31 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 9 hours 32 minutes to travel the 191 miles (308 km) from London Waterloo to Bere Alston by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or South Western Railway, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from London Waterloo to Bere Alston in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bere Alston by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from London Waterloo to Bere Alston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston take?

The average journey time by train between London Waterloo and Bere Alston is 9 hours and 32 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between London Waterloo and Bere Alston by train?

The fastest journey time by train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Is there a direct train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston?

No, there are no direct train services from London Waterloo to Bere Alston. Travelling from London Waterloo to Bere Alston by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston leave?

The first train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston leaves at 20:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston leave?

The last train from London Waterloo to Bere Alston leaves at 22:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between London Waterloo and Bere Alston by train?

Trains travelling from London Waterloo to Bere Alston cover a distance of around 191 miles (308 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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