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Old Street to Elephant and Castle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Old Street and Elephant and Castle takes 23 min and the fastest bus takes 12 min. The bus runs at least 19 times per hour from Old Street to Elephant and Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
£1
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Old Street to Elephant and Castle bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Old Street and Elephant and Castle. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Street is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Elephant and Castle at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Old Street to Elephant and Castle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2.9 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Old Street, England and Elephant and Castle, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Shoreditch High Street Station to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–16 and the journey takes 21 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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