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House on the Hill Toy Museum
Living-history attraction beside the castle with rescued timber-framed buildings and period interiors. Good for understanding Essex village life.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Elsenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Elsenham will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 29 trains from London to Elsenham, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.

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Trains from London to Elsenham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 43m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Elsenham.
The table below shows live departures for London to Elsenham trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:23 London | 0h53 | 18:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:23 London | 0h53 | 19:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:23 London | 0h53 | 20:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:23 London | 0h53 | 21:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:23 London | 0h53 | 22:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:23 London | 0h53 | 23:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:54 London | 0h56 | 23:50 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 5:06 London | 0h54 | 6:00 Elsenham | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:12 London | 1h05 | 6:17 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:21 London | 0h56 | 6:17 Elsenham | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:54 London | 0h54 | 6:48 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:24 London | 0h54 | 7:18 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:54 London | 0h54 | 7:48 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:24 London | 0h52 | 8:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:54 London | 0h52 | 8:46 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:24 London | 0h52 | 9:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:24 London | 0h52 | 10:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:24 London | 0h52 | 11:16 Elsenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Living-history attraction beside the castle with rescued timber-framed buildings and period interiors. Good for understanding Essex village life.
Aviation museum at Stansted Airport covering local flying history, aircraft and wartime stories. Practical to combine with nearby transport links.
Compact museum in Saffron Walden exploring local history, natural history and world cultures. A dependable regional choice for varied collections.
Woodland and meadow reserve near Elsenham with waymarked paths and seasonal wildlife. Ideal for a quiet walk close to the village.
Attractive Saffron Walden green space with formal planting, open lawns and a hedge maze. Popular for relaxed walking and family visits.
Landscape park with lakes, follies and long views near Saffron Walden. A rewarding area for walking, photography and time outdoors.
A classic Essex freshwater fish stew, traditionally made with eels and herbs. It reflects the county’s historic eel fishing and working-river food culture.
Jellied eels are chopped eels set in savoury stock. Long linked with east and south-east England, they remain a recognisable traditional Essex dish.
A rich fruit cake packed with vine fruits, citrus peel and spices. Traditionally baked across Essex for celebrations and festive family gatherings.
Established country pub near Elsenham known for hearty British dishes, drinks and a cosy setting suited to lunch or dinner.
Well-known gastropub in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet serving polished British food in a historic, comfortable inn setting.
Traditional village pub in Elsenham serving British favourites, ales and a relaxed local atmosphere popular for casual meals.
Elsenham is moderate for the UK. Dining and coffee are fairly typical for rural Essex, while nearby airport demand can raise accommodation and taxi prices.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
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London Liverpool Street -> London Liverpool Street, London
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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.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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