Best places to live for commuting to King’s Cross

King's Cross draws rail journeys from quite different towns, but a recorded route to the area is not always a single train to the named station. These places form a starting shortlist for someone travelling towards the north London interchange. A card gives a train-leg time only when the boarding and alighting stations are both evidenced; some routes instead need changes or onward travel. The setting and size of the towns also vary, so start with where you would live as well as where you work. Confirm the complete journey for your own address and working hours.

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  1. Welwyn Garden City

    Hertfordshire

    For Welwyn Garden City, a route towards Kings Cross needs to be checked in full, including any change or onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 2 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.

  2. Hitchin

    Hertfordshire

    A recorded train leg runs from Hitchin to London King’s Cross in 29 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 3 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.

  3. Harpenden

    Hertfordshire

    For Harpenden, a route towards Kings Cross needs to be checked in full, including any change or onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 2 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.

  4. Stevenage

    Hertfordshire

    A recorded train leg runs from Stevenage to London King’s Cross in 24 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 4 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.

  5. Letchworth

    Hertfordshire

    A recorded train leg runs from Letchworth Garden City to London King’s Cross in 29 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 3 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.

  6. Baldock

    Hertfordshire

    A recorded train leg runs from Baldock to London King’s Cross in 36 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 3 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.

  7. Biggleswade

    Central Bedfordshire

    A recorded train leg runs from Biggleswade to London King’s Cross in 35 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 1 designated conservation area, though that does not describe every street.

  8. Sandy

    Central Bedfordshire

    For Sandy, a route towards Kings Cross needs to be checked in full, including any change or onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 1 designated conservation area, though that does not describe every street.

  9. St Neots

    Cambridgeshire

    A recorded train leg runs from St Neots to London King’s Cross in 44 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 1 designated conservation area, though that does not describe every street.

  10. Royston (North Hertfordshire)

    Hertfordshire

    A recorded train leg runs from Royston to London King’s Cross in 46 minutes, before any onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 1 designated conservation area, though that does not describe every street.

  11. Hertford

    Hertfordshire

    For Hertford, a route towards Kings Cross needs to be checked in full, including any change or onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 1 designated conservation area, though that does not describe every street.

  12. Gravesend

    Kent

    For Gravesend, a route towards Kings Cross needs to be checked in full, including any change or onward travel. The wider built-up area contains 8 designated conservation areas, though that does not describe every street.