What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £95 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woolwich Ferry and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Barking and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barking Riverside Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Barking station to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Barking to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Barking and Elephant and Castle is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle without a car is to bus which takes 28 min and costs £1 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle?

The bus from Woolwich Ferry to Elephant & Castle / London Road takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Barking to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Barking to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Woolwich Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Elephant and Castle train from?

Barking to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.

Where does the Barking to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Barking to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Barking to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Barking to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from Barking to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Elephant and Castle is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Barking to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 22003+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Barking to Elephant and Castle - 6 ways to travel via bus, subway, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Barking to Elephant and Castle by bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Woolwich Ferry to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N1
28 min
£1–45
Subway
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Cannon Street stationsubway District / ...
33 min
£8–31
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
59 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Elephant and Castletaxi 10.1 mi
23 min
£95–120
Drive 10.1 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Elephant and Castlecar 10.1 mi
23 min
£3–4
Subway, line 344 bus
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to London College of Commbus 344 / ...
51 min
£9–27

Barking to Elephant and Castle by subway

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Barking, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Woolwich Ferry to Elephant & Castle / London Road hourly. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to Cannon Street station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–27 and the journey takes 27 min.

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