Best areas to live for commuting to Marylebone
95 London neighbourhoods ranked by commute time to Marylebone, with rent prices and transport options for each.
Fastest commutes to Marylebone
Hampstead
Camden
Heath-side north London with village streets, old pubs, and some of the highest rents outside Zone 1.
West Hampstead
Camden
A polished commuter base with Jubilee, Overground, and Thameslink stations clustered around a busy high street.
Belsize Park
Camden
A calmer, well-kept pocket between Primrose Hill and Hampstead, with a residential feel and premium pricing.
Kilburn
Brent
A diverse, busy north-west high street with Jubilee and Overground access and better value than neighbouring Hampstead pockets.
Swiss Cottage
Camden
A polished Jubilee line pocket between St John's Wood, Belsize Park, and Finchley Road.
Notting Hill
Kensington & Chelsea
Iconic west London with pastel streets, Portobello Road, strong food, and very high prices.
Under 20 minutes
41 areas with commute times in this range
| Neighbourhood | Borough | Commute | 1-bed rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead | Camden | ~10 minest. | £2,000 |
| West Hampstead | Camden | ~10 minest. | £1,850 |
| Belsize Park | Camden | ~10 minest. | £1,950 |
| Kilburn | Brent | ~10 minest. | £1,500 |
| Swiss Cottage | Camden | ~10 minest. | £1,900 |
| Notting Hill | Kensington & Chelsea | ~10 minest. | £2,200 |
| Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea | ~10 minest. | £2,400 |
| Chelsea | Kensington & Chelsea | ~10 minest. | £2,400 |
| Pimlico | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £2,100 |
| Bayswater | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £2,050 |
| Maida Vale | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £1,950 |
| Holland Park | Kensington & Chelsea | ~10 minest. | £2,300 |
| Soho | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £2,200 |
| Fitzrovia | Camden | ~10 minest. | £2,150 |
| Bloomsbury | Camden | ~10 minest. | £2,100 |
| Mayfair | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £2,600 |
| Marylebone Village | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £2,200 |
| Covent Garden | Westminster | ~10 minest. | £2,200 |
| Holloway | Islington | ~12 minest. | £1,500 |
| Archway | Islington | ~12 minest. | £1,500 |
| Cricklewood | Brent | ~12 minest. | £1,400 |
| Vauxhall | Lambeth | ~12 minest. | £1,950 |
| Kennington | Lambeth | ~12 minest. | £1,900 |
| Fulham | Hammersmith & Fulham | ~12 minest. | £1,950 |
| Borough | Southwark | ~13 minest. | £2,050 |
| Elephant & Castle | Southwark | ~13 minest. | £1,800 |
| Highgate | Haringey | ~14 minest. | £1,750 |
| Golders Green | Barnet | ~14 minest. | £1,600 |
| Hoxton | Hackney | ~14 minest. | £1,900 |
| Camden | Camden | ~15 min | £1,900 |
| Aldgate | City of London | ~15 minest. | £2,100 |
| Stockwell | Lambeth | ~15 minest. | £1,600 |
| Whitechapel | Tower Hamlets | ~17 minest. | £1,700 |
| Camberwell | Southwark | ~17 minest. | £1,500 |
| Kentish Town | Camden | ~18 min | £1,750 |
| Shepherd's Bush | Hammersmith & Fulham | ~18 min | £1,800 |
| Wapping | Tower Hamlets | ~18 minest. | £1,850 |
| Barnes | Richmond upon Thames | ~18 minest. | £1,800 |
| Chiswick | Hounslow | ~18 minest. | £1,800 |
| Muswell Hill | Haringey | ~19 minest. | £1,500 |
| Hendon | Barnet | ~19 minest. | £1,400 |
20–30 minutes
30 areas with commute times in this range
| Neighbourhood | Borough | Commute | 1-bed rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley | Barnet | ~21 minest. | £1,500 |
| Mile End | Tower Hamlets | ~21 minest. | £1,500 |
| Balham | Wandsworth | ~21 minest. | £1,600 |
| Herne Hill | Lambeth | ~21 minest. | £1,600 |
| East Dulwich | Southwark | ~21 minest. | £1,650 |
| Islington | Islington | ~22 min | £2,000 |
| Finsbury Park | Haringey | ~22 min | £1,600 |
| Shoreditch | Hackney / Tower Hamlets | ~22 min | £2,300 |
| Hammersmith | Hammersmith & Fulham | ~22 min | £1,850 |
| Wood Green | Haringey | ~22 minest. | £1,350 |
| Earlsfield | Wandsworth | ~22 minest. | £1,600 |
| Tottenham | Haringey | ~23 minest. | £1,250 |
| Bow | Tower Hamlets | ~23 minest. | £1,500 |
| Hackney Wick | Hackney | ~24 minest. | £1,550 |
| Bethnal Green | Tower Hamlets | ~25 min | £1,700 |
| Bermondsey | Southwark | ~25 min | £1,850 |
| Battersea / Nine Elms | Wandsworth | ~25 min | £2,100 |
| Acton | Ealing | ~25 min | £1,500 |
| New Cross | Lewisham | ~25 minest. | £1,400 |
| Streatham | Lambeth | ~26 minest. | £1,400 |
| Deptford | Lewisham | ~26 minest. | £1,450 |
| Leyton | Waltham Forest | ~27 minest. | £1,350 |
| Dalston | Hackney | ~28 min | £1,750 |
| Stratford | Newham | ~28 min | £1,600 |
| Forest Hill | Lewisham | ~29 minest. | £1,500 |
| Richmond | Richmond upon Thames | ~29 minest. | £1,700 |
| Stoke Newington | Hackney | ~30 min | £1,700 |
| Hackney Central | Hackney | ~30 min | £1,700 |
| Ealing | Ealing | ~30 min | £1,550 |
| Lewisham | Lewisham | ~30 minest. | £1,450 |
30–45 minutes
21 areas with commute times in this range
| Neighbourhood | Borough | Commute | 1-bed rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catford | Lewisham | ~31 minest. | £1,300 |
| Crystal Palace | Bromley | ~31 minest. | £1,450 |
| Brixton | Lambeth | ~32 min | £1,700 |
| Clapham | Lambeth | ~32 min | £1,800 |
| Putney | Wandsworth | ~32 min | £1,850 |
| Forest Gate | Newham | ~32 minest. | £1,300 |
| Harrow | Harrow | ~33 minest. | £1,350 |
| Blackheath | Lewisham | ~33 minest. | £1,700 |
| Crouch End | Haringey | ~35 min | £1,500 |
| Walthamstow | Waltham Forest | ~35 min | £1,400 |
| Twickenham | Richmond upon Thames | ~35 minest. | £1,500 |
| Enfield Town | Enfield | ~37 minest. | £1,250 |
| Kingston | Kingston upon Thames | ~37 minest. | £1,450 |
| Peckham | Southwark | ~38 min | £1,550 |
| Tooting | Wandsworth | ~38 min | £1,500 |
| Greenwich | Greenwich | ~38 min | £1,650 |
| Ilford | Redbridge | ~40 minest. | £1,300 |
| Barking | Barking and Dagenham | ~41 minest. | £1,250 |
| Croydon | Croydon | ~41 minest. | £1,350 |
| Wimbledon | Merton | ~42 min | £1,700 |
| Sutton | Sutton | ~43 minest. | £1,250 |
45–60 minutes
3 areas with commute times in this range
| Neighbourhood | Borough | Commute | 1-bed rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | Hillingdon | ~53 minest. | £1,250 |
| Bexleyheath | Bexley | ~55 minest. | £1,250 |
| Romford | Havering | ~59 minest. | £1,200 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to live for commuting to Marylebone?
Hampstead, West Hampstead, Belsize Park all offer fast commutes to Marylebone. The quickest is Hampstead at approximately 10 minutes.
How should I balance commute time and rent near Marylebone?
Areas closest to Marylebone tend to carry a rent premium. The sweet spot for most people is the 25–35 minute band — you trade a few extra minutes on the tube for meaningfully cheaper rent and more living space.
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