Trains from Elsecar
to Forest Gate
From £41.50
Elsecar to Forest Gateby train on average takes 3 hrs 32 mins
Elsecar to Forest Gate one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £41.50
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- Trains depart every 17 minutes
- First train leaves Elsecar at 06:01
- Last train leaves Elsecar at 20:31
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Elsecar to Forest Gate train times
| Last updated: 23:38:05
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:02 Elsecar On Time | 08:30 Forest Gate On Time | Advance, Northern | 8h 28m, 3 changes |
Elsecar facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- 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.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsYes
- 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
- AvailableYes
- 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
- Parking
- Spaces0
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- 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.
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- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge.
Forest Gate facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cards can only be purchased at the ticket machine.
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Travelling with Contactless is available.
- TravelcardZone 3
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Platform 1 - Waiting Shelter available, Multiple seats available under canopy.
Platform 2 - Multiple seats available under canopy.
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
A small Kiosk can be located just outside the main entrance
- ToiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2LwZxlmhAAVLG1H3DF7NIN/10059b53f1247664638ae40d817858a2/CRL-089-091-DR-B-Forest-Gate.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Annotation
This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- AvailableYes
- Location
An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Staffed from first train until last.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Visual and audible customer information is available via customer Information Screens (CIS), public announcements (PA) and staff at this station.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Platform 2
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0343 222 1234
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall.
- Step Free Access
- Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
- Staff ramp assistance is always available.
- Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Wheelchairs available from first to last train.
- Ticket GatesYes
Forest Gate has a Secure Station accreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
