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London Commuter Rail · South Western Railway
Shepperton Branch Line
The Shepperton Branch Line is a South Western Railway suburban route that leaves the Kingston Loop at Strawberry Hill and runs via Fulwell, Hampton, Kempton Park, Sunbury and Upper Halliford to the terminus at Shepperton.
Operator
South Western Railway
London terminus
Waterloo
Outer terminus
Shepperton
Stations
7
Zones
Zone 6 + Surrey
Frequency
2 tph
Journey time
55 min Waterloo → Shepperton
Rolling stock
Class 701 Aventra / 458
About the Shepperton Branch Line
It serves the western suburbs of the London commuter belt, including Kempton Park Racecourse and Shepperton Studios.
Most trains run via the Kingston Loop adding 30+ min compared with the direct Hounslow route; some peak services run direct via Twickenham.
Key stations on the Shepperton Branch Line
- Strawberry HillBranch junction
- HamptonWalking distance to Hampton Court via bridge
- Kempton ParkRace-day service only
- SunburySunbury-on-Thames
- SheppertonLine terminus, Shepperton Studios
FAQs about the Shepperton Branch Line
Is Shepperton on the London Underground?
No — it is on the South Western Railway Shepperton Branch only.
Does Shepperton accept Oyster?
Yes — Shepperton is in Zone 6 and accepts Oyster and contactless.
How long does Waterloo to Shepperton take?
55 minutes via Kingston; fastest peak express around 47 minutes.