London to Hampstead by train

  • First train
    05:30
  • Last train
    23:58
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    5m
  • Distance
    5 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    76
  • Avg. journey time
    5m
  • Train operators

Travelling from London to Hampstead by train

Want to know how to get from London to Hampstead by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Hampstead take around 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 5 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:37. The last departure is usually at around 23:58. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 05:30, with the last train leaving at around 23:57. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 76 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £4.37.

We think any time is a great time to visit Hampstead, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Hampstead.

Is there a direct train from London to Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct train from London to Hampstead.

We usually find around 86 direct trains on the route from London to Hampstead every weekday.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 63 departures.

How long does it take to travel from London to Hampstead?

The London to Hampstead train travel takes about 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Hampstead train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Hampstead leaving London at around 05:37 and the last train leaving at around 23:58. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 05:30, with the final departure at 23:57.

When should you book your train tickets from London to Hampstead?

Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.

Help with booking alerts

Which train companies operate between London and Hampstead?

London Overground is the train company that operates on the route from London to Hampstead.

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

Hampstead to London by train

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.