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Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle by train

First train

05:09

Last train

20:43

Departure station

Chadwell Heath

Arrival station

Elephant & Castle

Journey time

From 44m

Distance

11 miles (18 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Thameslink

Taking the train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle in 44 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 51 minutes to travel the 11 miles (18 km) from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle by train, although you can get there in as little as 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. 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 Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Chadwell Heath and Elephant & Castle by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle is 44 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle?

No, there are no direct train services from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle. Travelling from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle leave?

The first train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle leaves at 05:09. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle leave?

The last train from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle leaves at 20:43. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Chadwell Heath and Elephant & Castle by train?

Trains travelling from Chadwell Heath to Elephant & Castle cover a distance of around 11 miles (18 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Elephant & Castle to Chadwell Heath.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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