What is the cheapest way to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £18 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between New Cross and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Cross Gate Station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between New Cross and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nunhead and arriving at Elephant & Castle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between New Cross and Elephant and Castle is 4 miles.

How do I travel from New Cross to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £5.

How long does it take to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

The train from Nunhead to Elephant & Castle takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Elephant and Castle bus from?

New Cross to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from New Cross Gate Station.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Elephant and Castle train from?

New Cross to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Nunhead station.

Train or bus from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £18 and takes 20 min.

Where does the New Cross to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

New Cross to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the New Cross to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

New Cross to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

How do I get a train ticket from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Cross to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 21978+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

New Cross to Elephant and Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from New Cross to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nunhead to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
13 min
£2–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 453 / ...
20 min
£1–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Cross to Elephant and Castletaxi 3.2 mi
8 min
£30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from New Cross to Elephant and Castlewalk 3.4 mi
1h 4m

New Cross to Elephant and Castle by train

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between New Cross, Greater London, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Nunhead to Elephant & Castle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–18 and the journey takes 20 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 5 minutes.

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