Elsecar to London Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Elsecar and London takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Elsecar to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

best

Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...

2h 33m

£36–88

Elsecar to London train times

Trains run hourly between Elsecar and London. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elsecar is at 11:59 PM which arrives into London at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:33 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
8h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elsecar to London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Elsecar, England and London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators