What is the cheapest way to get from Southwark to London?

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to London is to train which costs £1 and takes 3 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southwark to London?

The fastest way to get from Southwark to London is to train which takes 3 min and costs £1.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Old Vic and arriving at Bedford Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Southwark and London?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bankside Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Southwark and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo East and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Southwark to London?

The distance between Southwark and London is 3517 feet.

How do I travel from Southwark to London without a car?

The best way to get from Southwark to London without a car is to train which takes 3 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Southwark to London?

The train from London Waterloo East to London Charing Cross takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Southwark to London bus from?

Southwark to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from The Old Vic station.

Where do I catch the Southwark to London train from?

Southwark to London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo East station.

Train or bus from Southwark to London?

The best way to get from Southwark to London is to train which takes 3 min and costs £1. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £9 and takes 8 min.

Where does the Southwark to London bus arrive?

Southwark to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bedford Street station.

Where does the Southwark to London train arrive?

Southwark to London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southwark to London?

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There are 6 ways to get from Southwark to London by train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to London Charing Crosstrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
3 min
£1
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Old Vic to Bedford Streetbus 176
8 min
£1–9
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bankside Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
11 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southwark to Londontaxi 2.1 mi
7 min
£24–29
Subway
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to Green Park stationsubway Jubilee
6 min
£1–6
Walk
1. Take the foot from Southwark to London Waterloowalk 3,250 ft
12 min

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What companies run services between Southwark, England and London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Waterloo East to London Charing Cross every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from The Old Vic to Bedford Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–9 and the journey takes 8 min. Six other operators also service this route.

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