The average train between Erith and Islington takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Erith to Islington. 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 every 20 minutes between Erith and Islington. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 3:47 PM which arrives into Islington at 4:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Islington. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Islington station via Abbey Wood (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Erith to Islington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
Erith to Islington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Book your Erith to Islington train tickets online with Southeastern and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Erith and Islington is 20.1 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Erith to Liverpool Street Station via Abbey Wood (London) and Abbey Wood in around 27 min.