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Train times from Gidea Park to London

Gidea Park connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 29 minutes, with one change.

Fastest journey to London
29 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

Gidea Park to each London terminal

Journey times from Gidea Park to London terminals
London terminalFastestFastest directTypical peakPeak trainsOperator
Liverpool Street29 minchange at Romford31 min32 min13.2/hrGreater Anglia, Elizabeth line
Paddington43 minsame as fastest44 min11.6/hrGreat Western Railway, Elizabeth line

Gidea Park to Liverpool Street

The fastest train from Gidea Park to London Liverpool Street takes 29 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Gidea Park the 14th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.

Gidea Park to Paddington

The fastest train from Gidea Park to London Paddington takes 43 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Gidea Park the 28th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Gidea Park to London take?

The fastest train from Gidea Park reaches London Liverpool Street in 29 minutes. Gidea Park connects to 2 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington.

Which London station should I travel to from Gidea Park?

Liverpool Street is the quickest at 29 minutes, though it requires a change. Direct trains run to Paddington.

Is Gidea Park a good commuter town for London?

At 29 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Gidea Park is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Most services require one change.

Are there direct trains from Gidea Park to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Paddington.

What are the nearest stations to Gidea Park?

The closest alternatives are Romford, Harold Wood, Upminster. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

Other places within 30 minutes of Liverpool Street

Gidea Park is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.

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Nearby stations

Alternative departure points close to Gidea Park, for comparing platforms rather than places.

All London terminals

Data: journey times are the fastest typical weekday service on each route, computed from Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open Government Licence. They exclude engineering works and disruption, and are not live departure times. Last reviewed 2026-08-17. Read the full methodology → Report a correction →