Train times from Bayford to London
Bayford connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 46 minutes, with one change. That route runs no train during the morning peak, so the practical commute is Moorgate in 46 minutes, with 4.8 trains an hour.
- Fastest journey to London
- 46 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- No, one change required
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Bayford to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 46 minchange at Stevenage | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Moorgate | 46 min | same as fastest | 48 min | 4.8/hr | Great Northern |
| St Pancras | 47 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 62 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Bayford to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Bayford to London Kings Cross takes 46 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Bayford the 29th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Bayford to London Kings Cross. The quickest route changes at Stevenage.
Bayford to Moorgate
The fastest train from Bayford to London Moorgate takes 46 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Bayford the 18th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 48 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 36 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.8 an hour.
Bayford to St Pancras
The fastest train from Bayford to London St Pancras takes 47 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Bayford the 85th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Bayford to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Bayford to London Bridge
The fastest train from Bayford to London Bridge takes 62 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Bayford the 151st quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Bayford to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Bayford to London take?
The fastest train from Bayford reaches London Kings Cross in 46 minutes. Bayford connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Bayford?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 46 minutes, though it requires a change. Direct trains run to Moorgate.
Is Bayford a good commuter town for London?
At 46 minutes to London Kings Cross, Bayford is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Most services require one change.
Are there direct trains from Bayford to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Moorgate.
What are the nearest stations to Bayford?
The closest alternatives are Hertford North, Hertford East, Cuffley. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Kings Cross
Bayford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 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 Bayford, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Alexandra Palace is quicker: 18 km away and 11 minutes into London Kings Cross, saving 35 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 36 stations within 20 km that beat Bayford.