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

The cheapest way to get from Rainham to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rainham to Elephant and Castle is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Rainham and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Rainham to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from White Horse and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Rainham and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Rainham (Kent) and arriving at Elephant & Castle via Bromley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Rainham to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Rainham and Elephant and Castle is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rainham to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train via Bromley South which takes 1h 23m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Rainham to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

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

Rainham to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

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

Rainham to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rainham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Rainham to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Rainham to Elephant and Castle is to train via Bromley South which takes 1h 23m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Rainham to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Rainham to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Rainham to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Rainham to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bromley South station.

Can I drive from Rainham to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Rainham to Elephant and Castle is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Rainham to Elephant and Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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Rainham to Elephant and Castle - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rainham to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Bromley South
best
1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Bromley Southtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
1h 23m
£19–38
Drive 34.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rainham to Elephant and Castlecar 34.2 mi
52 min
£9–12
Train, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Plumsteadtrain Rainham
2. Take the bus from Orchard Road / Griffin Road to London College of Commbus 53 / ...
2h 10m
£16–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rainham to Elephant and Castletaxi 34.2 mi
52 min
£320–390
Train
1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to London Blackfriarstrain Rainham
1h 43m
£20–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2h 31m
£9–20

Rainham to Elephant and Castle by train

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Rainham, Medway, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Rainham (Kent) to Elephant & Castle via Bromley South in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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