What is the cheapest way to get from London to Clapham?

The cheapest way to get from London to Clapham is to bus which costs £1 - £21 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Clapham?

The fastest way to get from London to Clapham is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between London and Clapham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway and arriving at Clapham South. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Clapham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charing Cross station station and arriving at Clapham Common. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from London to Clapham?

The distance between London and Clapham is 4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Clapham without a car?

The best way to get from London to Clapham without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £10.

How long does it take to get from London to Clapham?

The subway from Charing Cross station to Clapham Common takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Clapham bus from?

London to Clapham bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway station.

Where do I catch the London to Clapham train from?

London to Clapham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the London to Clapham bus arrive?

London to Clapham bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Clapham South station.

Where does the London to Clapham train arrive?

London to Clapham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Clapham Common station.

Where can I stay near Clapham?

There are 21304+ hotels available in Clapham.

London to Clapham - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Clapham by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Clapham Commonsubway Northern
13 min
£3–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Clapham Southbus Nl-7
26 min
£1–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Claphamtaxi 3.9 mi
13 min
£22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from London to Claphamwalk 3.8 mi
1h 12m

London to Clapham by bus

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between London, England and Clapham, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Charing Cross station to Clapham Common every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–10 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Replacement Bus Service operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Clapham South every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 26 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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