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

The cheapest way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £120 - £150.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Cranleigh Gardens and arriving at Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway via Fairfield Halls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Elephant & Castle via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Sanderstead and Elephant and Castle is 17 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 58 min and costs £8 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

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

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Cranleigh Gardens station.

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

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £22 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Fairfield Halls station.

Where does the Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is 13 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 21953+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Fairfield Hallsbus 403
2. Take the train from East Croydon to London Blackfriarstrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
58 min
£9–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Fairfield Hallsbus 403
2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus 468
1h 30m
£3–22
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
1h
£9–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castletaxi 12.6 mi
32 min
£120–150
Drive 12.6 mi
1. Drive from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castlecar 12.6 mi
32 min
£4–5

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway via Fairfield Halls in around 1h 30m.

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