A&E Trauma Unit

Kingston Upon Thames A&E Live Waiting Times

Kingston Hospital

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Latest report
10 hr
09 Oct 06:10
Average
10 hr
6 reports
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Nearby A&E & urgent care
Princess Alexandra Hospital A&E
29.3 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E
29.3 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Same Day Emergency Care A&E
29.3 mi away
Long wait
Sittingbourne MIU
44.3 mi away
Long wait
Sheppey MIU
46.3 mi away
Long wait

There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including West Middlesex University Hospital, St George's Hospital and St Helier Hospital.

Contact & location
Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7QB
Switchboard: 020 8546 7711
Opening times
Monday TodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Train stations
Norbiton4 min walk to A&E
Kingston Station18 min walk to A&E
Berrylands Rail Station22 min walk to A&E
Hampton Wick27 min walk to A&E
New Malden Station27 min walk to A&E
Bus stops
6 routes·2 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Kingston Hospital (Stop NJ, eastbound)2 min walk to A&E
K2First Bus LondonHook ↔ Norbiton
K4First Bus LondonNorbiton ↔ Hook
Kingston Hospital (->N, northbound)2 min walk to A&E
K4First Bus LondonHook ↔ Norbiton
Kingston Hospital (Stop NH, northbound)2 min walk to A&E
213Go-AheadSutton Common ↔ Kingston Upon Thames
57Go-AheadClapham Park ↔ Kingston Upon Thames
K3First Bus LondonEsher ↔ Putney Vale
Kingston Hospital (Stop NK, southbound)2 min walk to A&E
213Go-AheadKingston Upon Thames ↔ Sutton Common
57Go-AheadKingston Upon Thames ↔ Streatham Hill
K3First Bus LondonPutney Vale ↔ Esher
Queens Road / Kingston Hospital (Stop NL, south-west)3 min walk to A&E
213Go-AheadSutton Common ↔ Kingston Upon Thames
57Go-AheadClapham Park ↔ Kingston Upon Thames
85First Bus LondonPutney Bridge ↔ Kingston Upon Thames
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Braille Translation ServiceDisabled ParkingDisabled WcInduction LoopSigning Service AvailableWheelchair Access
Accommodation
Access To TvInternet AccessMobile Phones PermittedPublic TelephoneSingle Sex Accommodation Only
Parking
Car ParkingCycle ParkingDisabled Parking
Counselling and Support
Bereavement SupportTranslation Services
Faith Services
On-Site ChapelPrayer Area
Food and Amenities
CafePharmacyShop

About Kingston Hospital

Kingston Hospital runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to all ages, on Galsworthy Road in Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, part of Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It is a designated Trauma Unit, equipped to treat significant injuries and to stabilise the most serious cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre. The wider site runs 52 listed departments and services, from Audiology services (community) to Vascular surgery.

The Care Quality Commission rates it Good. It rated the hospital's urgent and emergency services Good when they were last inspected in August 2018.

Official NHS performance

96.4%seen within 4 hours at walk-in units
60.4%seen within 4 hours at major A&Es
September 2026England, NHS England figures

NHS England does not publish a separate return for this department, so there are no official figures for this site on its own. Across England in September 2026, walk-in units, urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units saw 96.4% of patients within four hours, against 60.4% at major A&E departments.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current A&E wait time at Kingston Hospital?

The live waiting time for the A&E at Kingston Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the A&E at Kingston Hospital quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Kingston Hospital A&E?

Patients are triaged on arrival and the most urgent cases are always seen first, so your wait depends on how serious your condition is and how busy the department is. Hospitals in England work to the NHS four-hour standard - the aim is to admit, transfer or discharge patients within four hours of arrival. The live figure on this page shows how Kingston Hospital is doing right now.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Kingston Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Kingston Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes - the A&E at Kingston Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Kingston Hospital and how do I get there?

Kingston Hospital is at Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7QB. For general enquiries call 020 8546 7711. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

What is the CQC rating for Kingston Hospital?

Kingston Hospital is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It rated the hospital's urgent and emergency services Good when they were last inspected in August 2018. You can read the full CQC report.

Can children be treated at Kingston Hospital A&E?

This A&E serves: All ages. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.

Is Kingston Hospital a Major Trauma Centre?

No - Kingston Hospital is a designated Trauma Unit. It treats significant injuries and stabilises the most complex cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre.
About this data
This hospital does not currently have a live data source. The waiting times shown here are reported by visitors and may not reflect current conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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