Train times from Elstree & Borehamwood to London
Elstree & Borehamwood connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is St Pancras in 23 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 23 minutes to St Pancras
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria)
- 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
Elstree & Borehamwood to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras | 23 min | same as fastest | 26 min | 6.4/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 38 min | same as fastest | 38 min | 0.4/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 67 minchange at Denmark Hill | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Elstree & Borehamwood to St Pancras
The fastest train from Elstree & Borehamwood to London St Pancras takes 23 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Elstree & Borehamwood the 15th 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 26 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 48 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6.4 an hour.
Elstree & Borehamwood to London Bridge
The fastest train from Elstree & Borehamwood to London Bridge takes 38 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Elstree & Borehamwood the 59th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into London Bridge is also 38 minutes. That median covers 3 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 0.4 an hour.
Elstree & Borehamwood to Victoria
The fastest train from Elstree & Borehamwood to London Victoria takes 67 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Elstree & Borehamwood the 134th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Elstree & Borehamwood to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Denmark Hill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Elstree & Borehamwood to London take?
The fastest train from Elstree & Borehamwood reaches London St Pancras in 23 minutes. Elstree & Borehamwood connects to 3 London terminals: St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Elstree & Borehamwood?
St Pancras is the quickest at 23 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras, London Bridge.
Is Elstree & Borehamwood a good commuter town for London?
At 23 minutes to London St Pancras, Elstree & Borehamwood is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Elstree & Borehamwood to London?
Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras, London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Elstree & Borehamwood?
The closest alternatives are Radlett, Mill Hill Broadway, Bushey. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of St Pancras
Elstree & Borehamwood is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 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 Elstree & Borehamwood, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Kentish Town is quicker: 15 km away and 5 minutes into London St Pancras, saving 18 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 25 stations within 20 km that beat Elstree & Borehamwood.