# Train times from Great Chesterford to London

Great Chesterford connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 65 minutes on a direct train.

- Fastest journey to London: 65 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service: Yes
- London terminals served: 3 (Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, St Pancras)
- Operator: Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source: Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed: 2026-08-17

## Great Chesterford to each London terminal

| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Liverpool Street | 65 min | same as fastest | 74 | 1.9 | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Kings Cross | 85 min (change at Cambridge South) | no direct service | - | - | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 87 min (change at Cambridge South) | no direct service | - | - | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the train from Great Chesterford to London take?

The fastest train from Great Chesterford reaches London Liverpool Street in 65 minutes. Great Chesterford connects to 3 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, St Pancras.

### Which London station should I travel to from Great Chesterford?

Liverpool Street is the quickest at 65 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.

### Is Great Chesterford a good commuter town for London?

At 65 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Great Chesterford is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

### Are there direct trains from Great Chesterford to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.

### What are the nearest stations to Great Chesterford?

The closest alternatives are Whittlesford Parkway, Audley End, Newport (Essex). These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/great-chesterford/
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