Train times from Staplehurst to London
Staplehurst connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 53 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 53 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (London Bridge, St Pancras, Victoria)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Staplehurst to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 53 min | same as fastest | 56 min | 4.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 65 minchange at Ashford International | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Victoria | 76 minchange at Tonbridge | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Staplehurst to London Bridge
The fastest train from Staplehurst to London Bridge takes 53 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Staplehurst the 121st 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 56 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Staplehurst to St Pancras
The fastest train from Staplehurst to London St Pancras takes 65 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Staplehurst the 152nd quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Staplehurst to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Ashford International.
Staplehurst to Victoria
The fastest train from Staplehurst to London Victoria takes 76 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Staplehurst the 161st quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Staplehurst to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Tonbridge.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Staplehurst to London take?
The fastest train from Staplehurst reaches London Bridge in 53 minutes. Staplehurst connects to 3 London terminals: London Bridge, St Pancras, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Staplehurst?
London Bridge is the quickest at 53 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge.
Is Staplehurst a good commuter town for London?
At 53 minutes to London Bridge, Staplehurst is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Staplehurst to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Staplehurst?
The closest alternatives are Marden, Headcorn, Maidstone West. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of London Bridge
Staplehurst is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 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 Staplehurst, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Tonbridge is quicker: 20 km away and 33 minutes into London Bridge, saving 20 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 7 stations within 20 km that beat Staplehurst.