The average train between Eltham and Old Street takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train service runs several times per day from Eltham to Old Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Eltham and Old Street. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Old Street at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Cannon Street and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Old Street. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Old Street station via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Eltham to Old Street train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Old Street train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Cannon Street station.
Book your Eltham to Old Street train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Eltham and Old Street is 12.7 km. The road distance is 14 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Eltham to London Cannon Street hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 27 min.