The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) for London Blackfriars (BFR) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:20 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h36 | 05:56 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 01:04 |
Last train 08:31 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and London Blackfriars (BFR) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and London Blackfriars (BFR)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 20:30 Saturday 07:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. 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: North Bank Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance Northbank side.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
