Trains from Elsecar
to City Thameslink
From £29.50
Elsecar to City Thameslinkby train on average takes 3 hrs 2 mins
Elsecar to City Thameslink one way only
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from £29.50
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- Trains depart every 20 minutes
- First train leaves Elsecar at 05:32
- Last train leaves Elsecar at 21:09
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Elsecar to City Thameslink train times
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Elsecar facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. shelters provided on both platforms. Platform 1 is level access and platform 2 has got 1 step.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- Baby ChangeYes
Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport will pick up/drop off on the railway bridge above the station.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point - Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces18
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
On the platforms
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Toilet Pod in the car park on platform 2 side.
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Station is unstaffed
There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge. Level Access is also available to platform 2 from the car park.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge.
City Thameslink facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- TravelcardZone 1
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Seating is available on both platforms.
Please note that both platforms are underground.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3pwSm7bFcM5OzVQOteJ0dP/a6c5d9cbc18a18d8ef9b6a1c9febdad4/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_CTK_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces28
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located in Pilgrim Street.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 23:30
Sat 08:00 to 21:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B1 station: The Ludgate Hill entrance has step-free access (via lifts) to both platforms. The Holborn Viaduct entrance provides access to both platforms via stairs/escalators only. The Ludgate Hill and Holborn Viaduct entrances are approx. 350m apart via the street).
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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