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

The cheapest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle is to line 159 bus which costs £2 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Trafalgar Square and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Trafalgar Square and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charing Cross station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Trafalgar Square and Elephant and Castle is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £1 - £6.

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

The subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

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

Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

How do I get a train ticket from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Bakerloo
10 min
£1–6
Line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 176 / ...
16 min
£1–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castletaxi 2 mi
6 min
£23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castlewalk 1.6 mi
31 min
Line 159 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Kennington Road / Imperial War Museumbus N109 / ...
18 min
£2

Trafalgar Square to Elephant and Castle by foot and subway

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Duration: 10 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Elephant & Castle / London Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–12 and the journey takes 14 min.

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