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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to West Hamby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Plaistow stationsubway subway District
    28 min
    £5–23

  2. Drive 7.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to West Hamcar car 7.5 mi
    22 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stratford (London)train train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
    40 min
    £4–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to West Hamtaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    22 min
    £70–90

  5. Line 133 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Bank Station / King William Stbus bus 133
    2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Plaistow stationsubway subway District
    35 min
    £6–20

  6. Line 343 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus bus 343
    2. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Plaistow stationsubway subway District
    40 min
    £6–29

Elephant & Castle Station to West Ham by foot and subway

Calendar3951Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.8 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Cannon Street station to Plaistow station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–18 and the journey takes 18 min.

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