What is the cheapest way to get from London to Shortlands Station?

The cheapest way to get from London to Shortlands Station is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Shortlands Station?

The fastest way to get from London to Shortlands Station is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shortlands Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Den Close. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Shortlands Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Shortlands. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from London to Shortlands Station?

The distance between London and Shortlands Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.

How do I travel from London to Shortlands Station without a car?

The best way to get from London to Shortlands Station without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £11.

How long does it take to get from London to Shortlands Station?

The train from London Victoria to Shortlands takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Shortlands Station bus from?

London to Shortlands Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the London to Shortlands Station train from?

London to Shortlands Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Shortlands Station?

The best way to get from London to Shortlands Station is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the London to Shortlands Station bus arrive?

London to Shortlands Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Den Close station.

Where does the London to Shortlands Station train arrive?

London to Shortlands Station train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Shortlands station.

Can I drive from London to Shortlands Station?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Shortlands Station is 11 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from London to Shortlands Station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Shortlands Station?

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Where can I stay near Shortlands Station?

There are 19301+ hotels available in Shortlands Station.

London to Shortlands Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Shortlands Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Shortlandstrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
26 min
£5–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Den Closebus N3
1h 7m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Shortlands Stationtaxi 11 mi
30 min
£80–100
Drive 11 mi
1. Drive from London to Shortlands Stationcar 11 mi
30 min
£3–4

London to Shortlands Station by train

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Distance: 9.8 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between London, England and Shortlands Station, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Shortlands every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 26 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Den Close hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 54 min.

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