Train times from Brentwood to London
Brentwood connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 36 minutes, with one change.
- Fastest journey to London
- 36 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- No, one change required
- London terminals served
- 2 (Liverpool Street, Paddington)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Brentwood to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 36 minchange at Romford | 39 min | 40 min | 11.2/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 50 min | same as fastest | 52 min | 11.2/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
Brentwood to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Brentwood to London Liverpool Street takes 36 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Brentwood the 23rd quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Romford. A direct train also runs and takes 39 minutes, so the change buys back 3 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 40 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 84 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 11.2 an hour.
Brentwood to Paddington
The fastest train from Brentwood to London Paddington takes 50 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Brentwood the 38th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 52 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 84 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 11.2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Brentwood to London take?
The fastest train from Brentwood reaches London Liverpool Street in 36 minutes. Brentwood connects to 2 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Which London station should I travel to from Brentwood?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 36 minutes, though it requires a change. Direct trains run to Paddington.
Is Brentwood a good commuter town for London?
At 36 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Brentwood is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Most services require one change.
Are there direct trains from Brentwood to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Paddington.
What are the nearest stations to Brentwood?
The closest alternatives are Shenfield, Harold Wood, West Horndon. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Liverpool Street
Brentwood is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Brentwood, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Barking is quicker: 17 km away and 14 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 22 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 24 stations within 20 km that beat Brentwood.