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Outbound fromLondon to Elsecar by train
It takes an average of 4h 7m to travel from London to Elsecar by train, over a distance of around 148 miles (238 km). There are normally 63 trains per day travelling from London to Elsecar and tickets for this journey start from £34.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Elsecar | |
| Journey time | From 2h 21m | |
| Distance | 148 miles (238 km) | |
| Frequency | 63 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from London to Elsecar in 2 hours 21 minutes
If you want to travel from London to Elsecar by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from London to Elsecar by train to take around 4 hours 7 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 63 trains per day running on this route, which spans 148 miles (238 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Elsecar. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from London to Elsecar start from £34.80 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from London to Elsecar
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Consider a Season Ticket
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