Train times from West Hampstead Thameslink to London
West Hampstead Thameslink connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is St Pancras in 8 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 8 minutes to St Pancras
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria)
- Operator
- Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
West Hampstead Thameslink to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras | 8 min | same as fastest | 10 min | 8.8/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 24 min | same as fastest | 25 min | 2.8/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 54 minchange at Denmark Hill | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
West Hampstead Thameslink to St Pancras
The fastest train from West Hampstead Thameslink to London St Pancras takes 8 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes West Hampstead Thameslink the 3rd 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 10 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 66 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 8.8 an hour.
West Hampstead Thameslink to London Bridge
The fastest train from West Hampstead Thameslink to London Bridge takes 24 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes West Hampstead Thameslink the 22nd 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 25 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 21 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2.8 an hour.
West Hampstead Thameslink to Victoria
The fastest train from West Hampstead Thameslink to London Victoria takes 54 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes West Hampstead Thameslink the 90th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from West Hampstead Thameslink to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Denmark Hill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to London take?
The fastest train from West Hampstead Thameslink reaches London St Pancras in 8 minutes. West Hampstead Thameslink connects to 3 London terminals: St Pancras, London Bridge, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from West Hampstead Thameslink?
St Pancras is the quickest at 8 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras, London Bridge.
Is West Hampstead Thameslink a good commuter town for London?
At 8 minutes to London St Pancras, West Hampstead Thameslink 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 West Hampstead Thameslink to London?
Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras, London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to West Hampstead Thameslink?
The closest alternatives are Cricklewood, Kentish Town, Finsbury Park. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of St Pancras
West Hampstead Thameslink is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London St Pancras, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to West Hampstead Thameslink, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Vauxhall is quicker: 8 km away and 4 minutes into London Waterloo, saving 4 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 10 stations within 20 km that beat West Hampstead Thameslink.