What is the cheapest way to get from Catford to The Oval?

The cheapest way to get from Catford to The Oval is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Catford to The Oval?

The fastest way to get from Catford to The Oval is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £60 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Catford and The Oval?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall and arriving at Archbishop Tenison's School. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Catford and The Oval?

No, there is no direct train from Catford to The Oval station. However, there are services departing from Catford and arriving at Oval station via Elephant & Castle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Catford to The Oval?

The distance between Catford and The Oval is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

How do I travel from Catford to The Oval without a car?

The best way to get from Catford to The Oval without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Catford to The Oval?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Catford to The Oval, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catford to The Oval bus from?

Catford to The Oval bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Catford to The Oval train from?

Catford to The Oval train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Catford station.

Train or bus from Catford to The Oval?

The best way to get from Catford to The Oval is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 185 bus, which costs £1 - £40 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Catford to The Oval bus arrive?

Catford to The Oval bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Archbishop Tenison's School station.

Where does the Catford to The Oval train arrive?

Catford to The Oval train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Catford to The Oval?

Yes, the driving distance between Catford to The Oval is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Catford to The Oval.

Where can I stay near The Oval?

There are 21940+ hotels available in The Oval.

Catford to The Oval - 4 ways to travel via train, line 185 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Catford to The Oval by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Catford to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
27 min
£4–10
Line 185 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall to Archbishop Tenison's Schoolbus 185
51 min
£1–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Catford to The Ovaltaxi 6.5 mi
17 min
£60–80
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from Catford to The Ovalcar 6.5 mi
17 min
£2–3

Catford to The Oval by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Catford, England and The Oval, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Catford to Elephant & Castle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall to Archbishop Tenison's School every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–40 and the journey takes 50 min.

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