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Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars train prices and times

Looking to travel from Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £3.90, with average prices for this route around £4.10.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:04 Elephant & Castle	00:08 London Blackfriars	4m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:24 Elephant & Castle	00:29 London Blackfriars	5m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:14 Elephant & Castle	05:19 London Blackfriars	5m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:44 Elephant & Castle	05:49 London Blackfriars	5m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:51 Elephant & Castle	06:21 London Blackfriars	30m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:19 Elephant & Castle	06:24 Paris	5m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars train route details

First train

00:04

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Elephant & Castle

Arrival station

London Blackfriars

Journey time

Distance

2 miles

Price

£3.90*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between Elephant & Castle and London Blackfriars, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars train prices and times

Elephant & Castle to London Blackfriars train route details