The average train between London and El Escorial takes 22h 48m and the fastest train takes 21h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from London to El Escorial. 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 twice daily between London and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 22h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at El Escorial station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
London to El Escorial train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to El Escorial train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your London to El Escorial train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 5 other operators.
The distance between London and El Escorial is 1,253 km. The road distance is 2,193 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to El Escorial via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 15h 35m.