London to Elmshorn by train

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Overview: trains from London to Elmshorn

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Elmshorn, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 20:04 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 9hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 705
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey CA$460.85 View journey
Avg journey time 17hr 13m
Train operators 30

Taking the train from London to Elmshorn

Ready to book a trip from London to Elmshorn by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between London and Elmshorn: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$460.85, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between London and Elmshorn

There are a number of different options for travellers going from London to Elmshorn by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:01

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 20:04

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:57

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:01

  • Average number of daily trains: 12 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 43 minutes

How long is the train journey from London to Elmshorn?

This journey covers a total of 705 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 9 hours and 21 minutes.

When are tickets between London and Elmshorn available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between London and Elmshorn can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from London to Elmshorn

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Elmshorn city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from London to Elmshorn

Want to know more about your journey from London to Elmshorn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from London to Elmshorn is 705 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.