How to get from London to Compton Abbas
3 ways, 156 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 9m | £25–149 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 3h 5m | £16–22 estimated |
| Taxi | 3h 5m | £255–365 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:13 → 12:324h 19m · 2 changesSouth Western Railway SWR£29–101
- 08:15 → 10:252h 10m · directSouth Western Railway SWR£62–137
- 08:16 → 10:252h 9m · 1 changeSouth Western Railway SWR£62–140
- 08:25 → 12:324h 7m · 3 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Bakerloo£29–101
- 08:57 → 12:574h · 2 changesSouth Western Railway SWR£25–92
- 09:09 → 12:573h 48m · 3 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£26–92
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from London to Compton Abbas?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 9m door to door. The straight-line distance is 156 km.
- What is the cheapest way from London to Compton Abbas?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £16. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from London to Compton Abbas?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 9m. Fares run £25–149 across classes.
- How far is Compton Abbas from London by road?
- About 182 km, roughly 3h 5m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £16–22; tolls and parking are extra.