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

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

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Upminster station. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway and arriving at Barking Station via Tower of London / Tower Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Upminster station. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Upminster station via Cannon Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Upminster?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Upminster is 17 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Upminster without a car is to subway which takes 49 min and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Elephant and Castle to Upminster, including transfers.

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

Elephant and Castle to Upminster bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway station.

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

Elephant and Castle to Upminster train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Cannon Street station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Upminster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Upminster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Upminster?

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

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Upminster stationsubway District
49 min
£13–43
Line 343 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 343
2. Take the bus from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station to Barking Stationbus N15
1h 29m
£5–72
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Upminstertaxi 17.9 mi
37 min
£170–210
Drive 17.9 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Upminstercar 17.9 mi
37 min
£5–7

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Cannon Street station to Upminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £12–40 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Upminster via Tower Gateway Station DLR, Tower of London / Tower Hill Station, Barking Station, and Barking in around 1h 29m.

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