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Norwich to Elsecar by train

First train

04:49

Last train

21:40

Departure station

Norwich

Arrival station

Elsecar

Journey time

From 3h 24m

Distance

128 miles (207 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway

Travelling from Norwich to Elsecar by train

Looking to travel from Norwich to Elsecar by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 29 minutes to travel from Norwich to Elsecar by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 24 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 128 miles (207 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Elsecar, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Elsecar. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Norwich to Elsecar 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 Norwich to Elsecar? 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 Norwich and Elsecar by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Norwich to Elsecar is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Norwich to Elsecar?

No, there are no direct train services from Norwich to Elsecar. Travelling from Norwich to Elsecar by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Norwich to Elsecar leave?

The first train from Norwich to Elsecar leaves at 04:49. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Norwich to Elsecar leave?

The last train from Norwich to Elsecar leaves at 21:40. 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 Norwich and Elsecar by train?

Trains travelling from Norwich to Elsecar cover a distance of around 128 miles (207 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Elsecar to Norwich.

Cheap train tickets from Norwich to Elsecar

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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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