Train times from Erith to London
Erith connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 33 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 33 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (London Bridge, St Pancras, Victoria)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Erith to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 33 min | same as fastest | 40 min | 7.6/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 56 minchange at London Bridge | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Victoria | 65 minchange at Blackheath | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Erith to London Bridge
The fastest train from Erith to London Bridge takes 33 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Erith the 38th 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 40 minutes, 7 minutes longer. That median covers 57 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 7.6 an hour.
Erith to St Pancras
The fastest train from Erith to London St Pancras takes 56 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Erith the 122nd quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Erith to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at London Bridge.
Erith to Victoria
The fastest train from Erith to London Victoria takes 65 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Erith the 128th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Erith to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Blackheath.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Erith to London take?
The fastest train from Erith reaches London Bridge in 33 minutes. Erith connects to 3 London terminals: London Bridge, St Pancras, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Erith?
London Bridge is the quickest at 33 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge.
Is Erith a good commuter town for London?
At 33 minutes to London Bridge, Erith is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Erith to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Erith?
The closest alternatives are Slade Green, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of London Bridge
Erith is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 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 Erith, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 15 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 29 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 44 stations within 20 km that beat Erith.