What is the cheapest way to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Plaistow Station and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow and arriving at Elephant & Castle Station via Canning Town and Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Plaistow Station and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct train from Plaistow Station station to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Plaistow Station and Elephant & Castle Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

Where do I catch the Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Canning Town station.

Where do I catch the Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Plaistow station.

Where does the Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Tower of London / Tower Hill Station.

Where does the Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 21916+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station

Q: How do I travel from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £22.

Q: How long does it take to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Cannon Street stationsubway District / ...
29 min
£5–21
Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Stationcar 7.1 mi
21 min
£2–3
Subway, line 343 bus
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Tower Hill stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus 343
42 min
£5–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Stationtaxi 7.1 mi
21 min
£70–85
Bus, line 343 bus
1. Take the bus from Canning Town to Tower of London / Tower Hill Stationbus N15
2. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus 343
1h 9m
£4–47

Plaistow Station to Elephant & Castle Station by subway and bus

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Plaistow Station, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Plaistow station to Cannon Street station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–17 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plaistow to Elephant & Castle Station via Canning Town, Tower of London / Tower Hill Station, and Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station in around 1h 9m.

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