What is the cheapest way to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station?

The cheapest way to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station is to bus which costs £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station?

The fastest way to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Elmers End (Station) and Shortlands Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elmers End Green and arriving at Shortlands Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Elmers End (Station) and Shortlands Station?

No, there is no direct train from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station. However, there are services departing from Birkbeck Tram Stop and arriving at Shortlands via Beckenham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station?

The distance between Elmers End (Station) and Shortlands Station is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station without a car?

The best way to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station?

The bus from Elmers End Green to Shortlands Station takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station bus from?

Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Elmers End Green station.

Where do I catch the Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station train from?

Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station train services, operated by London Tramlink, depart from Birkbeck Tram Stop station.

Where does the Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station bus arrive?

Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Shortlands Station.

Where does the Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station train arrive?

Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station train services, operated by London Tramlink, arrive at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.

How do I get a train ticket from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station?

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Where can I stay near Shortlands Station?

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Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station by bus, tram, train, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Elmers End Green to Shortlands Stationbus 358
21 min
£2
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Birkbeck Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram Tram
2. Take the train from Beckenham Junction to Shortlandstrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
26 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Stationtaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
£19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Stationwalk 2.7 mi
51 min
Line 367 bus
1. Take the bus from Elmers End / Tesco to Shortlands Stationbus 367
23 min
£2

Elmers End (Station) to Shortlands Station by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Elmers End (Station), England and Shortlands Station, England?

Metrobus operates a bus from Elmers End Green to Shortlands Station every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min. Abellio London also services this route every 15 minutes.

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