Trains to Upminster

Located in the London Borough of Havering, Upminster station is an east London interchange with London Overground, London Underground and National Rail services. It is London’s easternmost National Rail station. Upminster was opened in 1885 by the London Tilbury and Southend Railway as part of a new route from Barking to Pitsea. The original entrance and platform structure remain to this day.

Major expansion works took place in 1932, introducing a larger entrance and ticket hall on Station Road, as well as two footbridges and buildings on the platforms. These additions feature a typical 1930s style. More contemporary renovations have been made, adding retail units and an extra ticket office and waiting room with an entrance from the car park and Station Approach.

Upminster train station has a ticket office, public WiFi, shops and a kiosk on platform 1. If you’re stopping by soon, check real-time train timetables for departures and arrivals.

Upminster train station is served by three local buses and two school routes. It also has direct interchange with the District line on the London Underground network. The car park has 498 spaces as well as nine accessible parking spaces. There are 84 spaces for bikes, and passengers wishing to use the secure compound bicycle storage can enquire at the ticket office. A taxi rank is outside the main entrance on Station Road.

Services at Upminster train station are provided by c2c and London Overground (Liberty line). Direct trains alight at stations such as Shoeburyness, Basildon and Southend Central. For the best fares, book train tickets in advance.

Grays to Upminster

Two trains typically leave Grays station each hour, with more services during peak hours. It takes about 13–18 minutes to reach Upminster.

London Fenchurch Street to Upminster

Travelling from Fenchurch Street to Upminster takes no more than 25 minutes. Around six trains run every hour.

Benfleet to Upminster

There are approximately six direct hourly services from Benfleet, arriving at Upminster in 20 minutes.

Romford to Upminster

London Overground services from Romford to Upminster take just 9 minutes. Trains run every half hour.

c2c and London Overground are the primary operators at Upminster station. c2c connects central London to east London and south Essex along the London, Tilbury and Southend line. London Overground operates suburban rail services throughout Greater London and Hertfordshire. Six lines make up the network. Cheap train tickets are available for journeys booked in advance.

Upminster has plenty of fun, family-friendly activities nearby. The station is just a 12-minute walk from the beautifully restored Upminster Windmill. Windows on the upper level offer great views across London. Nature walks include the Parklands Open Space along a calming stretch of water or Cely Woods further afield. Several restaurants, bars and cafés line the main roads and green spaces whenever you need food or drinks.

What Tube line is Upminster on?

Upminster station is on the District line.

What zone is Upminster station in?

Upminster is in fare zone 6.

Does Upminster station have parking?

Yes, Upminster station has a car park with over 490 spaces and nine accessible spaces.

Does Upminster station have lifts?

Yes, lifts are available at Upminster from street level to platforms 1, 2/3 and 4/5. There is no step-free access to or from platform 6 for trains towards Romford.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.