Train times from Lewisham to London
Lewisham connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 7 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 7 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Lewisham to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 7 min | same as fastest | 11 min | 14.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 21 min | same as fastest | 22 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| St Pancras | 31 minchange at London Bridge | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
Lewisham to London Bridge
The fastest train from Lewisham to London Bridge takes 7 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Lewisham the 2nd 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 11 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 105 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 14 an hour.
Lewisham to Victoria
The fastest train from Lewisham to London Victoria takes 21 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Lewisham the 9th 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 22 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Lewisham to St Pancras
The fastest train from Lewisham to London St Pancras takes 31 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Lewisham the 28th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Lewisham to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at London Bridge.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Lewisham to London take?
The fastest train from Lewisham reaches London Bridge in 7 minutes. Lewisham connects to 3 London terminals: London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from Lewisham?
London Bridge is the quickest at 7 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge, Victoria.
Is Lewisham a good commuter town for London?
At 7 minutes to London Bridge, Lewisham 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 Lewisham to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge, Victoria.
What are the nearest stations to Lewisham?
The closest alternatives are Blackheath, New Cross, Hither Green. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of London Bridge
Lewisham is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Bridge, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Lewisham, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 6 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 3 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 8 stations within 20 km that beat Lewisham.