The average train between El Escorial and Cercedilla takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between El Escorial and Cercedilla. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cercedilla at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 51m • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

36 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 Cercedilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
El Escorial to Cercedilla train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Villalba De Guadarrama station.
El Escorial to Cercedilla train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cercedilla station.
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The distance between El Escorial and Cercedilla is 18.7 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Villalba De Guadarrama to Cercedilla every 4 hours. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 26 min. Renfe Cercanias also services this route twice a week.