Bowes Park to Elephant & Castle by train
| First train | 05:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:10 | |
| Departure station | Bowes Park | |
| Arrival station | Elephant & Castle | |
| Journey time | From 37m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (13 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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How to travel from Bowes Park to Elephant & Castle by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bowes Park to Elephant & Castle? Look no further.
You'll usually find 1 train per day running between Bowes Park and Elephant & Castle, which usually take 46 minutes to complete the 8 miles (13 km) journey. It can take as little as 37 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Elephant & Castle by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Thameslink trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Elephant & Castle.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Bowes Park to Elephant & Castle if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Elephant & Castle? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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