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Witham to St Mary Cray by train

First train

03:59

Last train

20:21

Departure station

Witham

Arrival station

St Mary Cray

Journey time

From 1h 57m

Distance

36 miles (59 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground, Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Thameslink

Taking the train from Witham to St Mary Cray in 1 hour 57 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Witham to St Mary Cray? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 3 minutes to travel the 36 miles (59 km) from Witham to St Mary Cray by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink to St Mary Cray. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Witham to St Mary Cray in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Mary Cray by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Witham to St Mary Cray? 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 Witham to St Mary Cray take?

The average journey time by train between Witham and St Mary Cray is 2 hours and 3 minutes, with around 1 train 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 Witham and St Mary Cray by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Witham to St Mary Cray is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Witham to St Mary Cray?

No, there are no direct train services from Witham to St Mary Cray. Travelling from Witham to St Mary Cray by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Witham to St Mary Cray leave?

The first train from Witham to St Mary Cray leaves at 03:59. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Witham to St Mary Cray leave?

The last train from Witham to St Mary Cray leaves at 20:21. 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 Witham and St Mary Cray by train?

Trains travelling from Witham to St Mary Cray cover a distance of around 36 miles (59 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Witham to St Mary Cray

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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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