There are 6 ways to get from West Ham to Caterham by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train via East Croydon
best- Take the subway from Plaistow station to Blackfriars stationsubway
- Take the train from London Blackfriars to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Caterhamtrain
1h 33m£14–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plaistow Police Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N15
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 48m£6–45Drive 23.6 mi
- Drive from West Ham to Caterhamcar 23.6 mi
51 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Ham to Caterhamtaxi 23.6 mi
51 min£110–140Subway, train
- Take the subway from Plaistow station to Tower Hill stationsubway District / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham
1h 37m£14–39Subway, line 407 bus
- Take the subway from Plaistow station to Wimbledon stationsubway District
- Take the bus from Reeves Corner to Caterham Valleybus 407
2h 12m£19–58
West Ham to Caterham by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Caterham is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from West Ham to Caterham is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from West Ham station to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Plaistow Police Station and arriving at Caterham Valley via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Purley / Downlands Precinct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from West Ham station to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Caterham via London Blackfriars and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between West Ham and Caterham is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Ham to Caterham without a car is to subway and train via East Croydon which takes 1h 33m and costs £13 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from West Ham to Caterham, including transfers.
West Ham to Caterham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plaistow Police Station.
West Ham to Caterham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Plaistow station.
West Ham to Caterham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between West Ham, England and Caterham, England?
You can take a bus from Plaistow Police Station to Caterham Valley via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Purley / Downlands Precinct in around 2h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Plaistow station to Blackfriars station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–18
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Plaistow station to Tower Hill station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Plaistow station to Wimbledon station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Blackfriars to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Plaistow Police Station to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Reeves Corner to Caterham Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
West Ham to Caterham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Ham to Caterham is 24 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from West Ham to Caterham.
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