What is the cheapest way to get from Blackheath to Shortlands?

The cheapest way to get from Blackheath to Shortlands is to line 261 bus which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackheath to Shortlands?

The fastest way to get from Blackheath to Shortlands is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £16 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Blackheath and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dacre Park and arriving at Hammelton Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Blackheath and Shortlands?

No, there is no direct train from Blackheath to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from Blackheath and arriving at Shortlands via Nunhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Blackheath to Shortlands?

The distance between Blackheath and Shortlands is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Blackheath to Shortlands without a car?

The best way to get from Blackheath to Shortlands without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 24 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Blackheath to Shortlands?

The line 261 bus from Dacre Park to Hammelton Road takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Blackheath to Shortlands bus from?

Blackheath to Shortlands bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Dacre Park station.

Where do I catch the Blackheath to Shortlands train from?

Blackheath to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Blackheath station.

Train or bus from Blackheath to Shortlands?

The best way to get from Blackheath to Shortlands is to line 261 bus which takes 24 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £8 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Blackheath to Shortlands bus arrive?

Blackheath to Shortlands bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Hammelton Road station.

Where does the Blackheath to Shortlands train arrive?

Blackheath to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Nunhead station.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackheath to Shortlands?

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Blackheath to Shortlands - 6 ways to travel via train, line 261 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackheath to Shortlands by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 261 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dacre Park to Hammelton Roadbus 261
24 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from Blackheath to Nunheadtrain Dartford - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Nunhead to Shortlandstrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
40 min
£3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackheath to Shortlandstaxi 5.4 mi
15 min
£16–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Blackheath to Shortlandswalk 5.2 mi
1h 40m
Line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Copers Cope Roadbus 54
45 min
£3–4
Line 202 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Crystal Palace Paradebus 202
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Bromley Road / Shortlands Stnbus 227
1h 19m
£3–28

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Blackheath, Greater London, England and Shortlands, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Dacre Park to Hammelton Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackheath to Shortlands via Nunhead in around 40 min.

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