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

The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £70 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Morley Road Plaistow and arriving at Elephant & Castle Station via Stratford Bus Station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from West Ham station to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between West Ham and Elephant & Castle Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

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

West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Stratford Bus Station.

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

West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Plaistow station.

Where does the West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Where does the West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 21983+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

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There are 5 ways to get from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Cannon Street stationsubway District / ...
29 min
£5–21
Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Stationcar 7.5 mi
22 min
£2–3
Subway, line 343 bus
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Tower Hill stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus 343
42 min
£5–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Ham to Elephant & Castle Stationtaxi 7.5 mi
22 min
£70–90
Bus, line 35 bus
1. Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus N8
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus 35
1h 12m
£5–23

West Ham to Elephant & Castle Station by subway and foot

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Plaistow station to Cannon Street station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–17 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morley Road Plaistow to Elephant & Castle Station via Stratford Bus Station and Liverpool Street Station in around 1h 12m.

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