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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £85 - £100.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle Station station and arriving at Hogarth Crescent. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at East Croydon via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.

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

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Croydon is 13 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £8 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is to train which takes 30 min and costs £8 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 2m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
30 min
£9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Hogarth Crescentbus 468
1h 2m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydontaxi 8.6 mi
23 min
£85–100
Drive 8.6 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydoncar 8.6 mi
23 min
£3–4

Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon by foot and train

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Hogarth Crescent every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Transport UK London Bus also services this route every 3 hours.

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