Grays to London Fenchurch Street Trains From €8.15*

It takes, on average, thirty-five minutes to get from Grays to London Fenchurch Street with c2c.

On your journey, you’ll travel from the county of Essex into Greater London, passing through districts in East London like West Ham, Barking, and Dagenham before arriving at London Fenchurch Street.

c2c stands for ‘City to Coast’. It operates services to London, Tilbury and Southend, with its main terminus being Fenchurch Street Station. It helps to connect central London with destinations further east, including Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Upminster, and West Ham.

Departing from Grays

Grays is the biggest town in the borough and unitary authority of Thurrock in the county of Essex. It is located on the northern bank of the River Thames and is only twenty miles from Central London. c2c is the sole operator of Grays Station.

Grays Station is located on Station Approach, just off High Street, near the Thurrock Council building.

It’s accessible by local buses and taxis that stop on Crown Road on the other side of the station. The station also houses 168 car-parking spaces that are operational all week.

Main stops

There are six stops from Grays to London Fenchurch Street. They are Purfleet, Rainham, Dagenham Dock, Barking, West Ham, and Limehouse.

These stops may change, however, due to scheduling alterations, train faults, planned construction work near the line, or poor weather. So, it’s best to check before you travel to avoid disappointment.

Arriving at London Fenchurch Street

The train from Grays to London will arrive at Fenchurch Street Station, located in the southeastern corner of the City of London. The station has two pedestrian exits, one on Fenchurch Place and another on Cooper’s Row, near Tower Hill.

Fenchurch Street does not have its own station on the London Underground like other London stations. However, there are some close by: Tower Hill – serves the Circle and District Lines; Aldgate – serves the Metropolitan and Circle Lines.

While the Docklands Light Railway stops at Tower Gateway, approximately 300m from the Cooper’s Row exit.

Despite the station’s smaller size, there’s still plenty to do nearby. For instance, if you’re interested in British history, you’re in for a treat as it’s right beside the Tower of London, the Monument to the Great Fire of London, and London Bridge. If you want some snaps for your socials, head to Sky Garden in the Walkie-Talkie building for some atmospheric views of London.

c2c train classes

• Standard Class: Enjoy comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned trains when you travel from Grays to London Fenchurch Street.

• First Class: c2c does not offer a First Class ticket.

c2c train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of two suitcases. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag. There is space overhead and under the seat for two small carry-on bags.

• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. But there is a maximum of two pets per customer. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers.

• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. There is no need to pre-book.

• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs. Kids can travel for only £2 during school holidays and weekends.

• Passenger Assist: Offers advance booking for help with station navigation, boarding, ramps, train transfers, and luggage handling. Support for non-visible impairments and Assistance Dog Under Seat cards are also available.