First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Elsenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 17 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (22m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Harlow to Elsenham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 18m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harlow to Elsenham 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 Elsenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Harlow to Elsenham trains use the Harlow Town to Elsenham station pair. Use this guide to compare Harlow and Elsenham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Harlow Town is 1 km from Harlow city centre. Public transport options include:
Harlow Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Harlow Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Harlow Town.
Ticket office support is available at Harlow Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harlow Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Harlow Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harlow Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Elsenham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Elsenham.
Wi-Fi is available at Elsenham.
Ticket office support is available at Elsenham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Elsenham: Parking.
Available at Elsenham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Elsenham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Located on Station Road outside the station entrance, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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