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How to get fromKing's Cross Station to Shortlands Stationby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from King's Cross Station to Shortlands Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Shortlandstrain train Kentish Town - Orpington / ...
    47 min
    £6–13

  2. Line 91 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Trafalgar Square/Charing Crossbus bus 91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Den Closebus bus N3
    2h 4m
    £4–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from King's Cross Station to Shortlands Stationtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    34 min
    £95–120

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from King's Cross Station to Shortlands Stationcar car 12.8 mi
    34 min
    £4–5

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Brixton stationsubway subway Victoria
    2. Take the train from Brixton to Shortlandstrain train London Victoria - Orpington / ...
    50 min
    £8–27

King's Cross Station to Shortlands Station by foot and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.5 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Shortlands Station, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Shortlands hourly. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King's Cross Station to Shortlands Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, and Den Close in around 2h 4m.

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