The average train between London and Eccles takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from London to Eccles. 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 hourly between London and Eccles. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Eccles at 4:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London to Eccles. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Eccles station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
London to Eccles train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Eccles train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at New Hythe station.
Book your London to Eccles train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between London and Eccles is 47.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to New Hythe via Ebbsfleet International and Strood in around 1h 29m.