Train times from Hatfield to London
Hatfield connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 26 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 26 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 5 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate, London Bridge, Victoria)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Hatfield to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 26 min | same as fastest | 29 min | 2.0/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 30 min | same as fastest | 32 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Moorgate | 41 minchange at Finsbury Park | 42 min | 47 min | 4.0/hr | Great Northern |
| London Bridge | 50 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 77 minchange at Denmark Hill | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Hatfield to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Hatfield to London Kings Cross takes 26 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Hatfield the 10th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 29 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Hatfield to St Pancras
The fastest train from Hatfield to London St Pancras takes 30 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Hatfield the 26th 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 32 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Hatfield to Moorgate
The fastest train from Hatfield to London Moorgate takes 41 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Hatfield the 15th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park. A direct train also runs and takes 42 minutes, so the change buys back 1 minute.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 47 minutes, 6 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Hatfield to London Bridge
The fastest train from Hatfield to London Bridge takes 50 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Hatfield the 109th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Hatfield to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Hatfield to Victoria
The fastest train from Hatfield to London Victoria takes 77 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Hatfield the 163rd quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Hatfield to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Denmark Hill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Hatfield to London take?
The fastest train from Hatfield reaches London Kings Cross in 26 minutes. Hatfield connects to 5 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate, London Bridge, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Hatfield?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 26 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, St Pancras.
Is Hatfield a good commuter town for London?
At 26 minutes to London Kings Cross, Hatfield 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 Hatfield to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Hatfield?
The closest alternatives are Welham Green, Welwyn Garden City, Brookmans Park. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Kings Cross
Hatfield is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Hatfield, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Alexandra Palace is quicker: 20 km away and 11 minutes into London Kings Cross, saving 15 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 18 stations within 20 km that beat Hatfield.