Elephant and Castle train station

Elephant and Castle train tickets, prices and times

In ORR’s 2024/25 ticket-based estimates, Streatham (Greater London) was the main recorded origin or destination for journeys associated with Elephant and Castle. Use the current journey results to check the route and any changes of train for your travel date.

Compare train ticket prices to and from Elephant and Castle for your date, destination and Railcard. Check the times, changes and fare restrictions before booking. Where available, compare Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets, and check whether your selected train offers a seat reservation.

Choose an available ticket-delivery method and follow the retailer’s collection or electronic-ticket instructions before boarding. Select a collection station only when it is offered for your booking.

Ticket-machine locations listed: upper concourse. Check opening and access arrangements if you intend to collect a ticket.

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At a glance

Station essentials

Station

Elephant and Castle

Station code

EPH

Location

Southwark, London

London fare zone

Zone 1/2

Map

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Journey planning

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The map marks the station location. Check the correct entrance and platform access before travelling.

Train operators and station management

The checked station record names Thameslink as the station manager. The company managing a station is not necessarily the operator of every train that calls there.

Your journey results show the operator and any changes for the service you choose. Explore the Train Operators directory.

Facilities and assistance at Elephant and Castle

• Ticket machinesListed — check availability
• Waiting roomsListed — check availability
• ToiletsListed — check availability
• Accessible toiletsNot listed as available
• Baby changingListed — check availability
• Customer help pointsListed — check availability
• RefreshmentsListed — check availability
• Bicycle storageListed — check availability

Step-free access: Category C

The official classification records no step-free route to the platforms. Contact the train operator about assistance and suitable alternatives before committing to this station for an accessible journey.

Recorded staffing level: part time. Staffing descriptions do not guarantee assistance at every entrance or on every service.

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Parking and onward travel

The checked station record does not provide complete car-park details. Check the official station information and local parking rules before deciding to drive.

Bicycle storage is listed. Check its position and access arrangements in the official station details.

The official travel notes include rail-replacement pick-up information. Use the current directions, since a replacement bus may stop outside the normal station entrance.

Finding your way around Elephant and Castle

For onward travel in Southwark, check the station map against your final destination and allow time for any walking, bus or taxi connection. The nearby-station links offer other arrival points to compare.

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About Elephant and Castle station

ORR estimated 2,169,236 passenger entries and exits here in the year from April 2024 to March 2025. This is an annual estimate based mainly on ticket data, not a count of different people or a timetable.