The average train between Leeds and Elsecar takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Elsecar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leeds and Elsecar. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Elsecar at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Elsecar. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Elsecar station via Barnsley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Leeds to Elsecar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Elsecar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Elsecar station.
Book your Leeds to Elsecar train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and Elsecar is 34.1 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Elsecar via Barnsley in around 59 min.