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How to get fromRussell Square to Deptfordby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Russell Square to Deptford by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Lewishamtrain train London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
    18 min
    £3–6

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Museum Street to MacMillan Students Villagebus bus 188 / ...
    1h
    £1–45

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Masthouse Terrace Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    40 min
    £10–14

  4. Bus via Elephant & Castle / London Road

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Row to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Deptford Bridgebus bus 53 / ...
    49 min
    £3–35

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Deptfordtaxi taxi 6.4 mi
    18 min
    £50–65

  6. Drive 6.4 mi

    1. Drive from Russell Square to Deptfordcar car 6.4 mi
    18 min
    £2–3

  7. Train via Canary Wharf DLR Station

    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Canary Wharftrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Deptford Bridge DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    27 min
    £6–11

Russell Square to Deptford by train

Calendar1219Weekly Trains
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Deptford, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Lewisham every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 18 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Masthouse Terrace Pier every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 40 min.

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