Train times from Gravesend to London
Gravesend connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is St Pancras in 22 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 22 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
Gravesend to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras | 22 min | same as fastest | 25 min | 4.8/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 56 min | same as fastest | 59 min | 4.8/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 63 min | same as fastest | 65 min | 1.2/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
Gravesend to St Pancras
The fastest train from Gravesend to London St Pancras takes 22 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Gravesend the 13th 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 25 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 36 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.8 an hour.
Gravesend to London Bridge
The fastest train from Gravesend to London Bridge takes 56 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Gravesend the 130th 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 59 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 36 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.8 an hour.
Gravesend to Victoria
The fastest train from Gravesend to London Victoria takes 63 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Gravesend the 121st quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 65 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 9 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 1.2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Gravesend to London take?
The fastest train from Gravesend reaches London St Pancras in 22 minutes. Gravesend connects to 3 London terminals: St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Gravesend?
St Pancras is the quickest at 22 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
Is Gravesend a good commuter town for London?
At 22 minutes to London St Pancras, Gravesend 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 Gravesend to London?
Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
What are the nearest stations to Gravesend?
The closest alternatives are Tilbury Town, Northfleet, Ebbsfleet International. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of St Pancras
Gravesend 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 Gravesend, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Ebbsfleet International is quicker: 3 km away and 18 minutes into London St Pancras, saving 4 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 5 stations within 20 km that beat Gravesend.