Gravesend to London St Pancras International Trains From €4.55*

It takes only twenty-three minutes to get from Gravesend to London St Pancras International with Thameslink.

You’ll begin your journey near the mouth of the River Thames at Gravesend. Before arriving at St Pancras International Station, you’ll travel across Kent and into Greater London.

Thameslink provides a vital north-south rail connection across London, linking destinations such as Luton and Cambridge with the capital. The service travels through central London, making scheduled stops at key stations, including London Bridge and City Thameslink.

Departing from Gravesend

Gravesend Station is on Rathmore Road, near Thamesgate Shopping Centre in the town centre, so the station is easy to reach from the busiest areas of the town.

Local taxi services can drop you off at the Rathmore Road entrance, and local buses serve the Clive Road exit adjacent to Thamesgate Shopping Centre. This station also has ninety-four parking spaces and is operational all week round.

Southeastern and Thameslink serve Gravesend Station, running services to destinations like London, Dartford and Rainham.

Main stops

There are only two stops from Gravesend to London St Pancras International: Ebbsfleet International and Stratford International.

These may change due to engineering work, train faults, or poor weather. It’s recommended that you check before you travel to avoid disappointment.

If you want to buy cheap train tickets, add a Railcard to earn an extra discount.

Arriving at London St Pancras International

St Pancras International is located in the borough of Camden along Euston Road. It is the primary terminus for the UK’s only international rail link through Eurostar, which links the UK with the broader European continent.

It’s a handy station to arrive at as it has excellent connections that can get across London quickly and conveniently, minimising any fuss after a long journey. It’s only a two-minute walk from St Pancras to Kings Cross London Underground Station, which serves the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines. For example, if you need to get to Heathrow Airport, you can take the Piccadilly line straight from Kings Cross Underground and go directly to Heathrow in approximately fifty minutes.

Meanwhile, King’s Cross Station and London Euston Station are nearby, perfect for onward rail connections around the UK. Local buses and taxis are aplenty along Euston Road, too, right outside St Pancras Station.

There’s lots to do around St Pancras International if you fancy a spot of sightseeing after your journey from Gravesend. The British Museum and British Library are close by, and Lord’s Cricket Ground, Regent’s Park, and the Charles Dickens Museum are only a tube ride away, too. Plus, some of London’s ritziest hotels are nearby if you fancy some shut eye.

Thameslink train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.
• First Class: First Class services includes more space, free food and drink, and larger reclining seats.

Thameslink train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. Extra pets cost half the adult fare. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. There is no need to pre-book.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Help with carrying luggage and accessing the platform, offer ramps and transportation, and give help and guidance on tickets.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.