Trains from South Bank Train Station
to Elstree & Borehamwood
From £48.50
South Bank Train Station to Elstree & Borehamwoodby train on average takes 4 hrs 7 mins
South Bank Train Station to Elstree & Borehamwood one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £48.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 39 minutes
- First train leaves South Bank Train Station at 06:42
- Last train leaves South Bank Train Station at 19:19
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South Bank to Elstree & Borehamwood train times
| Last updated: 11:50:29
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12:19 South Bank On Time | 16:27 Elstree & Borehamwood On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 8m, 3 changes | ||
13:19 South Bank On Time | 17:27 Elstree & Borehamwood On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 8m, 3 changes | ||
14:19 South Bank On Time | 18:27 Elstree & Borehamwood On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 8m, 3 changes | ||
15:19 South Bank On Time | 19:26 Elstree & Borehamwood On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 7m, 3 changes | ||
16:19 South Bank On Time | 20:27 Elstree & Borehamwood On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 8m, 3 changes |
South Bank Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
No waiting rooms available at the station. Shelters provided on platform 1.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick/Up Drop Off on road at entrance to lane leading to station.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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 StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces2
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station entrance
- Annotation
There are stands available at the station. Stands are free of charge
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesRedcar CentralMiddlesbrough
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Station is unstaffed
Access for disabled passengers to platform 1 (Middlesbrough) from Normanby Road is accessible. However access to the platform 2 (Saltburn) is via a footbridge so is not suitable for wheelchair users.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Station Message
The accessible toilets are the only toilets available at Elstree & Borehamwood. Please speak to station staff for further assistance.
Elstree & Borehamwood 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 6
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Located in the booking hall.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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/4msl41FACbYyvP1LZFvRdy/a837c488d7bf64a1350cfee395eac12a/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_ELS_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located in the booking hall.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull 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 in the Booking Hall.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces200
- Number Accessible Spaces11
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces120
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Outside main entrance near the car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you require assistance on your journey, 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.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- 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
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At the front of the station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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