The average train between London and Elstow takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from London to Elstow. 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 London and Elstow. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Elstow at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Elstow. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Elstow station via Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
London to Elstow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Elstow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your London to Elstow train tickets online with Thameslink, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London and Elstow is 71.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.