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Outbound fromYork to South Elmsall by train
It takes an average of 1h 20m to travel from York to South Elmsall by train, over a distance of around 26 miles (42 km). There are normally 56 trains per day travelling from York to South Elmsall and tickets for this journey start from £32.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:14 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | South Elmsall | |
| Journey time | From 42m | |
| Distance | 26 miles (42 km) | |
| Frequency | 56 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £32.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from York to South Elmsall in 42 minutes
If you want to travel from York to South Elmsall by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from York to South Elmsall by train to take around 1 hour 20 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 56 trains per day running on this route, which spans 26 miles (42 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to South Elmsall. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from York to South Elmsall start from £32.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from York to South Elmsall
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for York to South Elmsall is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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