Train times from Meldreth to London
Meldreth connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 51 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 51 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge, Moorgate)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Meldreth to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 51 min | same as fastest | 51 min | 2.0/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 61 minchange at Hitchin | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 76 minchange at Hitchin | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Moorgate | 85 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
Meldreth to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Meldreth to London Kings Cross takes 51 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Meldreth the 35th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into Kings Cross is also 51 minutes. That median covers 15 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Meldreth to St Pancras
The fastest train from Meldreth to London St Pancras takes 61 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Meldreth the 139th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Meldreth to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Hitchin.
Meldreth to London Bridge
The fastest train from Meldreth to London Bridge takes 76 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Meldreth the 188th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Meldreth to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Hitchin.
Meldreth to Moorgate
The fastest train from Meldreth to London Moorgate takes 85 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Meldreth the 50th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Meldreth to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Meldreth to London take?
The fastest train from Meldreth reaches London Kings Cross in 51 minutes. Meldreth connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge, Moorgate.
Which London station should I travel to from Meldreth?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 51 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross.
Is Meldreth a good commuter town for London?
At 51 minutes to London Kings Cross, Meldreth is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Meldreth to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross.
What are the nearest stations to Meldreth?
The closest alternatives are Shepreth, Foxton, Royston. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Kings Cross
Meldreth is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 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 Meldreth, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Biggleswade is quicker: 18 km away and 30 minutes into London Kings Cross, saving 21 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 6 stations within 20 km that beat Meldreth.