The average train between Manchester and Elsecar takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Elsecar. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Elsecar at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Elsecar. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Elsecar station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Manchester to Elsecar train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Elsecar train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Elsecar station.
Book your Manchester to Elsecar train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Elsecar is 53.8 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Elsecar via Sheffield in around 1h 31m.