Train times from Hornsey to London
Hornsey connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 12 minutes on a direct train. That route runs no train during the morning peak, so the practical commute is Moorgate in 19 minutes, with 6.0 trains an hour.
- Fastest journey to London
- 12 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Hornsey to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 12 min | same as fastest | no peak service | – | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Moorgate | 19 min | same as fastest | 20 min | 6.0/hr | Great Northern |
| St Pancras | 20 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 35 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Hornsey to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Hornsey to London Kings Cross takes 12 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Hornsey the 3rd quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
Hornsey to Moorgate
The fastest train from Hornsey to London Moorgate takes 19 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Hornsey the 2nd quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 20 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 45 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6 an hour.
Hornsey to St Pancras
The fastest train from Hornsey to London St Pancras takes 20 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Hornsey the 10th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Hornsey to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Hornsey to London Bridge
The fastest train from Hornsey to London Bridge takes 35 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Hornsey the 50th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Hornsey to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Hornsey to London take?
The fastest train from Hornsey reaches London Kings Cross in 12 minutes. Hornsey connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Hornsey?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 12 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, Moorgate.
Is Hornsey a good commuter town for London?
At 12 minutes to London Kings Cross, Hornsey 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 Hornsey to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, Moorgate.
What are the nearest stations to Hornsey?
The closest alternatives are Alexandra Palace, Finsbury Park, Tottenham Hale. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Kings Cross
Hornsey 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 Hornsey, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 10 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 8 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 17 stations within 20 km that beat Hornsey.