The Commuter's Guide to Stevenage

Looking for inner-city connectivity without the inner-city price tag? Stevenage ticks all the boxes for London commuters. You can travel directly to London King’s Cross in under 20 minutes by train, as well as neighbouring cities like Cambridge and Peterborough in under an hour. The town is also one of the UK’s Life Science Opportunity Zones, so if you work in Stevenage’s healthcare and life science sector, your commute to work could be a short cycle or bus ride away.  Let’s deep dive into the most popular travel options for workers nearby.

Popular travel routes for Stevenage commuters

Are you a train hopper?

Stevenage to London King’s Cross 

The East Coast Main Line serves Stevenage station, so you can travel directly to King’s Cross in as little as 19 minutes and St Pancras International in under half an hour. From there, you can quickly reach key business districts on the London Underground. The station also provides direct HS1 links to Stratford and beyond.

Stevenage has direct rail services to:

• London King’s Cross – 19 minutes

• Finsbury Park – 18 minutes

• Cambridge – 41 minutes

• Peterborough – 28 minutes

Stevenage to Moorgate 

If you work in London’s financial or tech hubs, the direct route from Stevenage to Moorgate is ideal. Trains run frequently throughout the day, stopping at Finsbury Park, Highbury & Islington, and Old Street.

Stevenage to Cambridge

Heading north? The direct service to Cambridge takes roughly 40 minutes, giving commuters easy access to one of the UK’s leading academic and innovation centres.

Travelling internationally for work?

From Stevenage, you can drive to Luton, Stansted or Heathrow airport in under an hour. Whether you’re flying out for a meeting or heading abroad on holiday, you’ll find getting to the airport straightforward and stress-free.

Thinking of carpooling?

Whether you’re carpooling to work or planning a weekend getaway, Stevenage’s road network keeps you connected across Hertfordshire and the wider UK. Stevenage has direct access to the A1(M), which links to the A602 and M25. These routes connect you to neighbouring towns like Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin and Letchworth in under an hour. 

Can’t beat the bus?

Stevenage also benefits from a comprehensive local bus network, making it easy to travel around the town and to neighbouring areas. Arriva operates most local routes, connecting the town centre with Letchworth, Hitchin, Luton and beyond. The Stevenage Bus Interchange serves as the main hub and commuters can find live timetables and route details through Intalink, Hertfordshire’s public transport information service.

Prefer to cycle?

If you prefer a more active commute, Stevenage makes cycling simple with more than 45 kilometres of segregated cycleways throughout the town. Cycling is one of the quickest, greenest and most enjoyable ways to get around. You can plan your route easily using the Stevenage Cycle Map, which highlights the town’s extensive network of bike paths.

Discover apartments for sale at Nexus, Stevenage

We’ve carefully selected the location of our new apartments at Nexus with a convenient commute in mind. Want to find out more about living in Stevenage? Get to know the local area with our Stevenage area guide.