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City Thameslink to St Johns (London) by train

First train

16:41

Last train

19:56

Departure station

City Thameslink

Arrival station

St Johns (London)

Journey time

From 28m

Distance

5 miles (7 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Travelling from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) by train

Looking to travel from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 33 minutes to travel from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 28 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 5 miles (7 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to St Johns (London), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern, Thameslink or London Overground to get to St Johns (London). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from City Thameslink to St Johns (London)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) take?

The average journey time by train between City Thameslink and St Johns (London) is 33 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between City Thameslink and St Johns (London) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) is 28 minutes.

Is there a direct train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London)?

No, there are no direct train services from City Thameslink to St Johns (London). Travelling from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) leave?

The first train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) leaves at 16:41. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) leave?

The last train from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) leaves at 19:56. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between City Thameslink and St Johns (London) by train?

Trains travelling from City Thameslink to St Johns (London) cover a distance of around 5 miles (7 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from City Thameslink to St Johns (London)

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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