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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Huddersfield to Elsecar
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Elsecar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Elsecar will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 4 trains that leave Huddersfield for Elsecar every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Huddersfield to Elsecar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Elsecar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 30 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Huddersfield to Elsecar train times
The table below shows live departures for Huddersfield to Elsecar trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:00 Huddersfield | 3h09 | 07:09 Elsecar | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:53 Huddersfield | 2h38 | 07:31 Elsecar | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:12 Huddersfield | 1h16 | 06:28 Elsecar | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:12 Huddersfield | 0h57 | 08:09 Elsecar | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:12 Huddersfield | 1h16 | 16:28 Elsecar | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Huddersfield to Elsecar
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Trains from Huddersfield to Elsecar run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 57m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 05:46 |
Last train 22:57 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Huddersfield to Elsecar trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Huddersfield and Elsecar from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Huddersfield to Elsecar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield to Elsecar 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 Elsecar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Huddersfield and Elsecar
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
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TaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step-free access to platform via short ramp from car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the main road ( Lockwood Road) adjacent to the School / post office at service bus stops (21510/1) a little walk from the station. Limited access to the station due to height restriction. (Station side for Huddersfield, opposite side for Penistone)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge. Level Access is also available to platform 2 from the car park.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop 120 yards away on King Street. Busline 0870 608 2068
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off on the railway bridge above the station.
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