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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) for Farringdon (ZFD) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:01 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h30 | 11:31 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:15 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h31 | 17:46 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 06:13 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h53 | 07:06 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:43 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 1h24 | 08:07 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:09 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h27 | 08:36 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:13 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h34 | 08:47 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:04, the last at 18:01. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 27m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 03:04 |
Last train 18:01 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Farringdon (ZFD) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Farringdon (ZFD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Farringdon (ZFD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Farringdon (ZFD)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Metro: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines
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