First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Elsenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 51 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Elsenham:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Elsenham costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Elsenham take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 55m.
The journey is about 23m faster (53m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from London to Elsenham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 53m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Elsenham trains use the London Liverpool Street to Elsenham station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Elsenham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,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 London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Tottenham Hale is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Tottenham Hale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tottenham Hale.
Wi-Fi is available at Tottenham Hale.
Ticket office support is available at Tottenham Hale. 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 Tottenham Hale: Parking, WC.
Available at Tottenham Hale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tottenham Hale: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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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