What is the cheapest way to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station is to bus which costs £2 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £85 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Den Close and arriving at Fitzalan Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shortlands and arriving at Elephant & Castle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Shortlands and Elephant & Castle Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

How do I travel from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £4 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

The train from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Den Close station.

Where do I catch the Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Shortlands station.

Train or bus from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

The best way to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 31 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Fitzalan Street station.

Where does the Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station?

Book your Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 21978+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shortlands to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
31 min
£4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Den Close to Fitzalan Streetbus N3
55 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Stationtaxi 8.8 mi
24 min
£85–110
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Stationcar 8.8 mi
24 min
£3–4

Shortlands to Elephant & Castle Station by train and foot

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Shortlands, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 29 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Den Close to Fitzalan Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 42 min.

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