What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at Heygate Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Selhurst and arriving at Elephant & Castle. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Croydon and Elephant & Castle Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

The train from Selhurst to Elephant & Castle takes 18 min including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Selhurst station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

The best way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Heygate Street station.

Where does the Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

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Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

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Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selhurst to Elephant & Castletrain Brighton - Bedford
20 min
£4–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Heygate Streetbus 468
1h 1m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Stationtaxi 8.3 mi
25 min
£80–100
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Stationcar 8.3 mi
25 min
£2–3
Train, line 343 bus
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from London Bridge Bus Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N343 / ...
27 min
£6–18
Line 196 bus
1. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Newington Buttsbus 196
1h 16m
£1–3

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station by train and foot

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Selhurst to Elephant & Castle twice a week. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Heygate Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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