Gravesend to London train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gravesend to London

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$27

Fastest journey

23 m

Average duration

29 m

Trains per day

16

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gravesend to London will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast trains

Of the 16 trains that leave Gravesend for London on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SoutheasternP85245
    8:33 AM0h52
    Gravesend station (GRV)
    9:25 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85278
    11:33 AM0h52
    Gravesend station (GRV)
    12:25 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC22742
    8:59 AM0h57
    Gravesend station (GRV)
    9:56 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP85239
    8:03 AM0h52
    Gravesend station (GRV)
    8:55 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC22756
    7:59 AM0h58
    Gravesend station (GRV)
    8:57 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gravesend to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $24.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

$55

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 0m

Average total duration

1h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gravesend to London is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to London:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gravesend to London costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Gravesend to London is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gravesend and London including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gravesend to London among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 18m faster (46m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $55 (€45)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Gravesend to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to London trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP85281
On time
12:03 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
12:55 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85340
On time
12:11 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h26
12:37 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89970
On time
12:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
1h05
1:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89970 · P87288
On time
12:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h55
1:14 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85285
On time
12:33 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
1:25 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85138
On time
12:45 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
1:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89857 · P86880
On time
3:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h55
4:14 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP89857
On time
3:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
1h05
4:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85200
On time
3:33 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
4:25 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85156
On time
3:45 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
4:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89864
On time
3:49 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
1h05
4:54 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89864 · P86900
On time
3:49 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h55
4:44 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85205
On time
4:03 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
4:55 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85352
On time
4:15 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
4:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89871
On time
4:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
1h05
5:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89871 · P86922
On time
4:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h55
5:14 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85210
On time
4:33 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
5:25 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85161
On time
4:45 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
5:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85216
On time
5:03 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
5:55 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85356
On time
5:15 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
5:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89888
On time
5:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
1h05
6:24 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP89888 · P86970
On time
5:19 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h55
6:14 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1 transfer
SoutheasternP85222
On time
5:33 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
6:25 PM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP85168
On time
5:45 PM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h25
6:10 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0 transfersDirect
Sunday, June 21
ThameslinkC227567:59 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h58
8:57 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP852398:03 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
8:55 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP852458:33 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
9:25 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP853248:45 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
9:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC227428:59 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h57
9:56 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP852519:03 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
9:55 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP852579:33 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
10:25 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP851199:45 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
10:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC227059:59 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h57
10:56 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8526310:03 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
10:55 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8526910:33 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
11:25 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8512610:45 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h23
11:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC2274010:59 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h57
11:56 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8527411:03 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
11:55 AM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect
SoutheasternP8527811:33 AM Gravesend station (GRV)
0h52
12:25 PM London Bridge (LBG)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gravesend to London

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Trains from Gravesend to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 23m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
21 miles (35 km)
Average train duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
23m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
2 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Gravesend to London trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gravesend and London from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Southeastern frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
56m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

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FAQs: Trains from Gravesend to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Gravesend to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $7 (€6), while the average price is around $22 (€18).
The train from Gravesend to London takes 23m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Gravesend to London leaves at 12:01 AM.
The distance by train from Gravesend to London is 21 miles (35 km).
The last train from Gravesend to London leaves at 11:57 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gravesend to London.
Yes, there is a direct train from Gravesend to London. This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gravesend to London.
The train station in Gravesend that goes to London is Gravesend station (GRV), which connects to London St Pancras International (STP).
The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to London is by train, with a cost of around $7 (€6).
The train journey from Gravesend to London offers views of charming Kent countryside and the iconic River Thames, but its scenery is more urban as you approach London.
Yes, a day trip from Gravesend to London is feasible. The journey takes 23m, and the distance is 21 miles (35 km). Trains run 8 times per day.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from The London Eye, visit the vibrant West End Theatre District for high-quality shows, and explore Camden Market's eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts. A walk through Hyde Park offers beautiful landscapes and recreational activities, while art lovers can visit the Tate Modern. Don't miss The British Museum's vast collection of art and antiquities, the historic Tower of London with its Crown Jewels, and Buckingham Palace. Iconic landmarks like The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, along with St. Paul's Cathedral, offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture.
For a comprehensive experience of London's top attractions, cultural sites, and local neighborhoods, it is recommended to spend around 3 to 5 days in the city. This allows time to explore major landmarks such as the British Museum, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, as well as enjoy local markets and parks.
Yes, you can take the train from Gravesend to London.
Since neither Gravesend nor London are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gravesend to London among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
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Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Gravesend to London

Most Gravesend to London trains use the Gravesend to London St Pancras International station pair, with some services arriving at London Bridge. Use this guide to compare Gravesend and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Gravesend
Arrival train stations in London

Which Gravesend station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Gravesend to London leave from Gravesend. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Gravesend city centre at Gravesend station, Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP.
GravesendGravesend station, Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP+44 3303339232ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Gravesend from Gravesend city centre

BusNag1, Vigo1, Meopham1, 489 · 3m · $2

Gravesend train station facilities and services

Gravesend has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Gravesend.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gravesend. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gravesend: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Gravesend: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gravesend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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