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How to get fromNew Eltham to Thamesmeadby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Eltham to Thamesmead by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sidcup Station / Station Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus bus Sl3
    41 min
    £2–4

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from New Eltham to Dartfordtrain train London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
    2. Take the train from Dartford to Abbey Wood (London)train train Rainham / ...
    42 min
    £5–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Eltham to Thamesmeadtaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    16 min
    £35–45

  4. Drive  6.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Eltham to Thamesmeadcar car 6.9 mi
    16 min
    £2–3

  5. Bus, line 301 bus

    1. Take the bus from New Eltham to Bexleyheath Librarybus bus B13
    2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Titmuss Avenuebus bus 301
    51 min
    £4–28

  6. Line 229 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sidcup Station / Station Road to Poplar Placebus bus 229
    1h 24m
    £3–11

New Eltham to Thamesmead by train and bus

Calendar554Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.7 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between New Eltham, England and Thamesmead, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Sidcup Station / Station Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 35 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Eltham to Abbey Wood (London) via Dartford in around 42 min.

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