Train times from East Grinstead to London
East Grinstead connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 51 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 51 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
East Grinstead to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 51 min | same as fastest | 55 min | 1.2/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 56 min | same as fastest | 56 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| St Pancras | 67 min | same as fastest | 71 min | 1.2/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
East Grinstead to London Bridge
The fastest train from East Grinstead to London Bridge takes 51 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes East Grinstead the 114th 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 55 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 9 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 1.2 an hour.
East Grinstead to Victoria
The fastest train from East Grinstead to London Victoria takes 56 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes East Grinstead the 99th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into Victoria is also 56 minutes. That median covers 15 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
East Grinstead to St Pancras
The fastest train from East Grinstead to London St Pancras takes 67 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes East Grinstead the 166th 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 71 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 9 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 1.2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from East Grinstead to London take?
The fastest train from East Grinstead reaches London Bridge in 51 minutes. East Grinstead connects to 3 London terminals: London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from East Grinstead?
London Bridge is the quickest at 51 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
Is East Grinstead a good commuter town for London?
At 51 minutes to London Bridge, East Grinstead is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from East Grinstead to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to East Grinstead?
The closest alternatives are Dormans, Lingfield, Cowden. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of London Bridge
East Grinstead is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 minutes of London Bridge, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to East Grinstead, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Redhill is quicker: 16 km away and 24 minutes into London Bridge, saving 27 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 22 stations within 20 km that beat East Grinstead.