The average train between El Escorial and Cercedilla takes 1h and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from El Escorial to Cercedilla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between El Escorial and Cercedilla. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Cercedilla at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Cercedilla. However, there are services departing from El Escorial station and arriving at Cercedilla station via Villalba de Guadarrama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
El Escorial to Cercedilla train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from El Escorial station.
El Escorial to Cercedilla train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Cercedilla station.
Book your El Escorial to Cercedilla train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between El Escorial and Cercedilla is 18.7 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from El Escorial to Cercedilla via Villalba de Guadarrama in around 1h 1m.