Train times from Catford to London
Catford connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is St Pancras in 33 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 33 minutes to St Pancras
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 5 (St Pancras, Victoria, London Bridge, Moorgate, Kings Cross)
- Operator
- Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Catford to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras | 33 min | same as fastest | 33 min | 4.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Victoria | 35 minchange at Denmark Hill | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
| London Bridge | 39 minchange at London Blackfriars | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Moorgate | 62 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
| Kings Cross | 65 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
Catford to St Pancras
The fastest train from Catford to London St Pancras takes 33 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Catford the 30th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into St Pancras is also 33 minutes. That median covers 30 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Catford to Victoria
The fastest train from Catford to London Victoria takes 35 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Catford the 32nd quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Catford to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Denmark Hill.
Catford to London Bridge
The fastest train from Catford to London Bridge takes 39 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Catford the 63rd quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Catford to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at London Blackfriars.
Catford to Moorgate
The fastest train from Catford to London Moorgate takes 62 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Catford the 31st quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Catford to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Catford to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Catford to London Kings Cross takes 65 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Catford the 44th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Catford to London Kings Cross. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Catford to London take?
The fastest train from Catford reaches London St Pancras in 33 minutes. Catford connects to 5 London terminals: St Pancras, Victoria, London Bridge, Moorgate, Kings Cross.
Which London station should I travel to from Catford?
St Pancras is the quickest at 33 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras.
Is Catford a good commuter town for London?
At 33 minutes to London St Pancras, Catford is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Catford to London?
Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Catford?
The closest alternatives are Bellingham, Hither Green, Beckenham Hill. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of St Pancras
Catford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London St Pancras, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Catford, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 8 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 29 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 65 stations within 20 km that beat Catford.