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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton is to taxi which takes 41 min and costs £170 - £210.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Newington Butts and arriving at Napier Road via Vauxhall Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Upper Halliford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

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

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Charlton is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £9 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton, including transfers.

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

Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Vauxhall Bus Station.

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

Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £9 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 216 bus, which costs £4 - £80 and takes 2h 2m.

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

Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Fairfield Bus Station.

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

Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upper Halliford station.

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton.

Where can I stay near Charlton?

There are 3052+ hotels available in Charlton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Upper Hallifordtrain London Waterloo - Shepperton
1h 19m
£10–25
Bus, line 216 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to Fairfield Bus Stationbus N87
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Napier Roadbus 216
2h 2m
£5–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Charltontaxi 18.2 mi
41 min
£170–210
Drive 18.2 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Charltoncar 18.2 mi
41 min
£5–7

Elephant & Castle Station to Charlton by bus and train

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Duration: 1h 19m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Upper Halliford hourly. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elephant & Castle Station to Napier Road via Newington Butts, Vauxhall Bus Station, Fairfield Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 2h 2m.

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