The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Elephant & Castle (EPH) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trains for tomorrow, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:12 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h13 | 04:25 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h13 | 06:00 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 14:12. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 12m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 14:12 |
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Elephant & Castle (EPH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

