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

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £2 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £30 - £40.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Smith Close and arriving at London College of Comm. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

No, there is no direct train from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Shadwell and Elephant and Castle is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train and subway which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 10 min to get from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

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

Shadwell to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Smith Close station.

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

Shadwell to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.

Where does the Shadwell to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Shadwell to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London College of Comm station.

Where does the Shadwell to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Shadwell to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 21940+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Shadwell to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shadwell to Elephant and Castle by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
10 min
£3–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Smith Close to London College of Commbus C10
23 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell to Elephant and Castletaxi 2.8 mi
9 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell to Elephant and Castlewalk 2.6 mi
50 min
Line 188 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Water Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 188
30 min
£2–18

Shadwell to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Abellio London operates a bus from Smith Close to London College of Comm every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 23 min.

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