The average train between Tres Cantos and El Escorial takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Tres Cantos 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 hourly between Tres Cantos and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Tres Cantos is at 11:01 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Intercambiador De Plaza Castilla and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tres Cantos to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Tres Cantos station and arriving at El Escorial station via El Escorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Tres Cantos to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Ramón y Cajal station.
Tres Cantos to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at El Escorial station.
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The distance between Tres Cantos and El Escorial is 35.6 km. The road distance is 71 km.
Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Madrid-Ramón y Cajal to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €4–12 and the journey takes 50 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day.