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Elephant & Castle to Crayford by train

First train

15:30

Last train

15:30

Departure station

Elephant & Castle

Arrival station

Crayford

Journey time

From 1h 0m

Distance

12 miles (20 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

Travelling from Elephant & Castle to Crayford by train

Looking to travel from Elephant & Castle to Crayford by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 1 hour to travel from Elephant & Castle to Crayford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 12 miles (20 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Crayford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern or Thameslink to get to Crayford – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Elephant & Castle to Crayford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Elephant & Castle to Crayford? 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 Elephant & Castle and Crayford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Elephant & Castle to Crayford is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Elephant & Castle to Crayford?

No, there are no direct train services from Elephant & Castle to Crayford. Travelling from Elephant & Castle to Crayford by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

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

The first train from Elephant & Castle to Crayford leaves at 15:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Elephant & Castle to Crayford leaves at 15:30. 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 Elephant & Castle and Crayford by train?

Trains travelling from Elephant & Castle to Crayford cover a distance of around 12 miles (20 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from Elephant & Castle to Crayford

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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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