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Outbound fromCarshalton to Elephant & Castle by train
It takes an average of 32m to travel from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle by train, over a distance of around 9 miles (15 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle and tickets for this journey start from £5.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:21 | |
| Departure station | Carshalton | |
| Arrival station | Elephant & Castle | |
| Journey time | From 29m | |
| Distance | 9 miles (15 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £5.80 | |
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Taking the train from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle in 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 32 minutes to travel the 9 miles (15 km) from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle by train, although you can get there in as little as 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 40 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Thameslink for all or at least part of your journey to Elephant & Castle.
Book train tickets from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Elephant & Castle by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Carshalton to Elephant & Castle
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Consider a Season Ticket
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