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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £170 - £210.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster station. However, there are services departing from Hampton Street and arriving at Barking Station via Tower of London / Tower Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

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

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Upminster is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster without a car is to line 343 bus and subway which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster, including transfers.

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

Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hampton Street station.

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

Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Tower Gateway Station DLR.

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster is 18 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster.

Where can I stay near Upminster?

There are 2174+ hotels available in Upminster.

Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster - 4 ways to travel via line 343 bus

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

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Line 343 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 343
2. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Upminster stationsubway District
1h 5m
£12–48
Line 343 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 343
2. Take the bus from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station to Barking Stationbus N15
1h 33m
£5–74
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminstertaxi 17.8 mi
37 min
£170–210
Drive 17.8 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Upminstercar 17.8 mi
37 min
£5–7

Elephant & Castle Station to Upminster by bus and subway

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Hampton Street to Upminster via Tower Gateway Station DLR, Tower of London / Tower Hill Station, Barking Station, and Barking in around 1h 33m.

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