What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Rainham?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Rainham is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Rainham?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Rainham is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Rainham?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at The Cricketers via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Rainham?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Rainham (Kent) via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Rainham?

The distance between Charing Cross and Rainham is 40 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Rainham without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Rainham without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £20 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Rainham?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Charing Cross to Rainham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Rainham bus from?

Charing Cross to Rainham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Rainham train from?

Charing Cross to Rainham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Rainham?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Rainham is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Rainham bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Rainham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Rainham train arrive?

Charing Cross to Rainham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Rainham?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Rainham is 36 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Charing Cross to Rainham.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Rainham?

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Where can I stay near Rainham?

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Rainham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Rainham (Kent)train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 16m
£20–44
Drive 35.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Rainhamcar 35.9 mi
58 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
2h 56m
£10–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Rainhamtaxi 35.9 mi
58 min
£260–320
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 54m
£19–42

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Rainham, Medway, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Rainham (Kent) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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