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Greenwich to Highbury & Islington by train

First train

06:48

Last train

18:18

Departure station

Greenwich

Arrival station

Highbury & Islington

Journey time

From 43m

Distance

6 miles (10 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Northern, Thameslink

Travelling from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington by train

Looking to travel from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 45 minutes to travel from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 43 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 6 miles (10 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Highbury & Islington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Thameslink are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Highbury & Islington in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington 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 Greenwich to Highbury & Islington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Greenwich and Highbury & Islington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington is 43 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington?

No, there are no direct train services from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington. Travelling from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington leave?

The first train from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington leaves at 06:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington leave?

The last train from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington leaves at 18:18. 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 Greenwich and Highbury & Islington by train?

Trains travelling from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington cover a distance of around 6 miles (10 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Highbury & Islington to Greenwich.

Cheap train tickets from Greenwich to Highbury & Islington

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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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