Train times from Grays to London
Grays connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Fenchurch Street in 35 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 35 minutes to Fenchurch Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Fenchurch Street)
- Operator
- c2c
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Grays to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenchurch Street | 35 min | same as fastest | 39 min | 6.8/hr | c2c |
Grays to Fenchurch Street
The fastest train from Grays to London Fenchurch Street takes 35 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by c2c. That makes Grays the 13th quickest of the 25 stations with a service into Fenchurch Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 39 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 51 services arriving at Fenchurch Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6.8 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Grays to London take?
The fastest train from Grays reaches London Fenchurch Street in 35 minutes. Grays connects to 1 London terminal: Fenchurch Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Grays?
Fenchurch Street is the quickest at 35 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Fenchurch Street.
Is Grays a good commuter town for London?
At 35 minutes to London Fenchurch Street, Grays is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Grays to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Fenchurch Street.
What are the nearest stations to Grays?
The closest alternatives are Chafford Hundred, Tilbury Town, Swanscombe. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Fenchurch Street
Grays is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Fenchurch Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Grays, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Barking is quicker: 18 km away and 14 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 21 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 40 stations within 20 km that beat Grays.
- Chafford Hundred
- Tilbury Town
- Swanscombe
- Northfleet
- Ebbsfleet International
- Greenhithe for Bluewater