What is the cheapest way to get from South London to East London?

The cheapest way to get from South London to East London is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South London to East London?

The fastest way to get from South London to East London is to train and subway which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between South London and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from South London to East London. However, there are services departing from Woodside Green and arriving at Queen Mary / University Of London via Peckham Rye Station and Aldgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between South London and East London?

No, there is no direct train from South London to East London station. However, there are services departing from Norwood Junction and arriving at Mile End station via Blackfriars station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from South London to East London?

The distance between South London and East London is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.

How do I travel from South London to East London without a car?

The best way to get from South London to East London without a car is to train and subway which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £21.

How long does it take to get from South London to East London?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from South London to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South London to East London bus from?

South London to East London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Woodside Green station.

Where do I catch the South London to East London train from?

South London to East London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Norwood Junction station.

Where does the South London to East London bus arrive?

South London to East London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Peckham Rye Station.

Where does the South London to East London train arrive?

South London to East London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from South London to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between South London to East London is 12 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from South London to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 21813+ hotels available in East London.

South London to East London - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from South London to East London by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Norwood Junction to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Mile End stationsubway District
33 min
£7–21
Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South London to East Londoncar 11.5 mi
35 min
£3–4
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Norwood Junction to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from St Katharine Cree to Queen Mary / University Of Londonbus 25 / ...
46 min
£6–11
Line 197 bus, line 78 bus
1. Take the bus from Woodside Green to Peckham Rye Stationbus 197
2. Take the bus from Peckham Rye Station to Mansell Streetbus 78
1h 46m
£5–68
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South London to East Londontaxi 11.5 mi
35 min
£65–80

South London to East London by train and subway

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between South London, England and East London, England?

You can take a bus from Woodside Green to Queen Mary / University Of London via Peckham Rye Station, Mansell Street, and Aldgate in around 1h 46m.

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