What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherhithe and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherhithe station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich Station and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Rotherhithe and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherhithe to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Canada Water and arriving at Eltham via New Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

The distance between Rotherhithe and Eltham is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

How do I travel from Rotherhithe to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs £3 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Eltham bus from?

Rotherhithe to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Greenwich Station.

Where do I catch the Rotherhithe to Eltham train from?

Rotherhithe to Eltham train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Canada Water station.

Train or bus from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

The best way to get from Rotherhithe to Eltham is to bus which takes 33 min and costs £3 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £9 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Eltham bus arrive?

Rotherhithe to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road station.

Where does the Rotherhithe to Eltham train arrive?

Rotherhithe to Eltham train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at New Cross ELL station.

Can I drive from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherhithe to Eltham is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Rotherhithe to Eltham.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotherhithe to Eltham?

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Rotherhithe to Eltham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 132
33 min
£4–35
Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherhithe to Elthamcar 6.8 mi
19 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Canada Water to New Cross ELLtrain Dalston Junction - New Cross ELL
2. Take the train from New Cross to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
45 min
£4–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherhithe to Elthamtaxi 6.8 mi
19 min
£19–23
Line 47 bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Street to Lewisham Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21 / ...
55 min
£3–20
Line 188 bus, line 286 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Street to Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sarkbus 188
2. Take the bus from Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 286
57 min
£3–41

Rotherhithe to Eltham by subway and bus

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Rotherhithe, England and Eltham, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–27 and the journey takes 26 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canada Water to Eltham via New Cross in around 45 min.

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