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Trains from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle (EPH)

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111

train journeys
per day

7

miles (12 kms)

0hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

00:03 / 00:24

first / last train

53

direct trains

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle (EPH)

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On a typical weekday there are 111 scheduled rail journeys between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle , with 53 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 58 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle is approximately 7 miles (12 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 28 mins.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shortlands to Elephant & Castle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 0hrs 27 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle

Journeys from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    00:03
    1 hrs 9 mins Direct
    01:12
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:46
    28 mins Direct
    05:14
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:16
    28 mins Direct
    05:44
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:51
    28 mins 1 change
    06:19
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:55
    29 mins Direct
    06:24
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:06
    28 mins 1 change
    06:34
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:16
    28 mins Direct
    06:44
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:21
    28 mins 1 change
    06:49
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:25
    29 mins Direct
    06:54
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:36
    28 mins 1 change
    07:04
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:46
    28 mins Direct
    07:14
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:51
    28 mins 1 change
    07:19
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:55
    29 mins Direct
    07:24
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:06
    28 mins 1 change
    07:34
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:16
    28 mins Direct
    07:44
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:21
    28 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:25
    29 mins Direct
    07:54
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:36
    28 mins 1 change
    08:04
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:46
    28 mins Direct
    08:14
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:51
    28 mins 1 change
    08:19
    Shortlands
    Elephant & Castle
    Shortlands to Elephant & Castle

About Shortlands Station

Station name Shortlands (SRT)
Address Shortlands station, Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Greater London, BR2 0JA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:10 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Elephant & Castle Station

Station name Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Address Elephant & Castle station, Elephant Road, Camberwell, London, SE17 1LB
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 20:10
Saturday 06:40 - 20:10
Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle

The travel time between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 0hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 111 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

First class tickets on trains between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 53 direct services per day from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.