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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Croydon is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Croydon is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £85 - £110.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / London Road and arriving at Hogarth Crescent. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at East Croydon via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Croydon?

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

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Elephant and Castle to Croydon, including transfers.

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

Elephant and Castle to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

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

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

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Croydon?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Croydon is to train which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Croydon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Croydon?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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Elephant and Castle to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle 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 / ...
27 min
£7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hogarth Crescentbus 468
1h 5m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Croydontaxi 8.7 mi
23 min
£85–110
Drive 8.7 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Croydoncar 8.7 mi
23 min
£3–4

Elephant and Castle to Croydon by train

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, England and Croydon, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hogarth Crescent every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Transport UK London Bus also services this route every 3 hours.

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