The average train between Old Street and Eltham takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is an hourly train service from Old Street to Eltham. 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 Old Street and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Street is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Eltham at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank station and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Old Street to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Old Street station and arriving at Eltham station via Eltham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Old Street to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Cannon Street station.
Old Street to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Eltham station.
Book your Old Street to Eltham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Old Street and Eltham is 12.7 km. The road distance is 14 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Cannon Street to Eltham hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 26 min.