What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle is to subway which costs £1 - £6 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charing Cross station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Elephant and Castle is 2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle?

The subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle train from?

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

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle

Q: How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £6.

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Bakerloo
8 min
£1–6
Line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 176 / ...
14 min
£1–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castletaxi 1.9 mi
6 min
£22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castlewalk 1.6 mi
30 min
Line 176 bus via Southampton Street / Covent Garden
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N89 / ...
16 min
£1–10
Line 159 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Kennington Road / Imperial War Museumbus N109 / ...
23 min
£2

Charing Cross (Station) to Elephant and Castle by bus

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Elephant & Castle / London Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–12 and the journey takes 14 min.

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