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

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle is to line 243 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Central and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dalston Junction Station station and arriving at Waterloo Station/Mepham Street station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Central and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Downs and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Liverpool Street station and Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Hackney Central and Elephant and Castle is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train and subway which takes 17 min and costs £10 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 17 min to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

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

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Dalston Junction Station.

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

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.

Where does the Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Waterloo Station/Mepham Street.

Where does the Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle - 7 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Streettrain Chingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
17 min
£11–24
Line 243 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to Waterloo Station/Mepham Streetbus 243
39 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castletaxi 5 mi
16 min
£70–90
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castlewalk 4.7 mi
1h 29m
Line 55 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Pembury Circus to Bunhill Rowbus 55 / ...
2. Take the subway from Old Street Station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
39 min
£4–10
Line 242 bus, line 35 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Road to Shoreditch High Street Stationbus N242 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shoreditch High Street Station to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus 35
41 min
£3–18
Line 30 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to King's Cross St. Pancras stationbus 30
2. Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 63 / ...
1h
£4

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Hackney Central, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Dalston Junction Station to Waterloo Station/Mepham Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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