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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £110 - £140.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / London Road and arriving at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Elephant and Castle and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct ferry from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from London Bridge City Pier and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal Pier via Barking Riverside Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Abbey Wood via Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Thamesmead is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead without a car is to subway and train which takes 33 min and costs £9 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead, including transfers.

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

Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

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

Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Elephant & Castle station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Moorgate station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead.

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

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Where can I stay near Thamesmead?

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Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Moorgate stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
33 min
£9–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus N1
54 min
£1–75
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry Rb1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to Woolwich Arsenal Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 39m
£33–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmeadtaxi 11.9 mi
29 min
£110–140
Drive 11.9 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Thamesmeadcar 11.9 mi
29 min
£3–5
Bus via Woolwich Arsenal Station
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenalbus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus N472 / ...
1h 14m
£3–70
Line 177 bus
1. Take the bus from Peckham Post Office to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus 177
1h 38m
£4

Elephant and Castle to Thamesmead by subway and train

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 33 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £1–75 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Thamesmead via Barking Riverside Pier and Woolwich Arsenal Pier in around 1h 39m.

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