Train times from Arlesey to London
Arlesey connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 38 minutes on a direct train. That route runs no train during the morning peak, so the practical commute is St Pancras in 39 minutes, with 2.0 trains an hour.
- Fastest journey to London
- 38 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge, Moorgate)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Arlesey to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 38 min | same as fastest | no peak service | – | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 39 min | same as fastest | 41 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 54 min | same as fastest | 56 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Moorgate | 54 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
Arlesey to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Arlesey to London Kings Cross takes 38 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Arlesey the 24th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
Arlesey to St Pancras
The fastest train from Arlesey to London St Pancras takes 39 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Arlesey the 47th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 41 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Arlesey to London Bridge
The fastest train from Arlesey to London Bridge takes 54 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Arlesey the 125th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 56 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Arlesey to Moorgate
The fastest train from Arlesey to London Moorgate takes 54 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Arlesey the 25th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Arlesey to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Arlesey to London take?
The fastest train from Arlesey reaches London Kings Cross in 38 minutes. Arlesey connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge, Moorgate.
Which London station should I travel to from Arlesey?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 38 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge.
Is Arlesey a good commuter town for London?
At 38 minutes to London Kings Cross, Arlesey is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Arlesey to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Arlesey?
The closest alternatives are Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Biggleswade. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Kings Cross
Arlesey is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Arlesey, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Stevenage is quicker: 14 km away and 20 minutes into London Kings Cross, saving 18 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 10 stations within 20 km that beat Arlesey.