What is the cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Eltham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carshalton to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to Eltham is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carshalton and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Carshalton High Street and arriving at Eltham High Street / Passey Place via East Croydon Rail Station and Bromley South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carshalton and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at Eltham via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Carshalton to Eltham?

The distance between Carshalton and Eltham is 21 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carshalton to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £10 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Carshalton to Eltham?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Carshalton to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Eltham bus from?

Carshalton to Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Carshalton High Street station.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Eltham train from?

Carshalton to Eltham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Carshalton station.

Train or bus from Carshalton to Eltham?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £10 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Carshalton to Eltham bus arrive?

Carshalton to Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Carshalton to Eltham train arrive?

Carshalton to Eltham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Carshalton to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to Eltham is 14 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Carshalton to Eltham.

How do I get a train ticket from Carshalton to Eltham?

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Where can I stay near Eltham?

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Carshalton to Eltham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carshalton to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carshalton to London Victoriatrain Horsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Elthamtrain London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
1h 21m
£10–22
Drive 13.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carshalton to Elthamcar 13.8 mi
33 min
£4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carshalton High Street to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus Sl5
3. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Eltham High Street / Passey Placebus 162 / ...
1h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carshalton to Elthamtaxi 13.8 mi
33 min
£35–45
Line 157 bus, line 122 bus
1. Take the bus from Carshalton Station to Crystal Palace Paradebus 157
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Parade to Haimo Roadbus 122
2h 7m
£4–47
Line 157 bus, tram, line 162 bus
1. Take the bus from Carshalton Station to Reeves Cornerbus 157
2. Take the tram from Reeves Corner Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram
3. Take the bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 162
2h 12m

Carshalton to Eltham by train

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Carshalton, England and Eltham, England?

You can take a train from Carshalton to Eltham via London Victoria in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carshalton High Street to Eltham High Street / Passey Place via East Croydon Rail Station and Bromley South Station in around 1h 31m.

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