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

The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from West Ham to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £65 - £85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from West Ham to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Morley Road Plaistow and arriving at Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway via Stratford Bus Station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

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

No, there is no direct train from West Ham station to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from West Ham to Elephant and Castle?

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

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

The best way to get from West Ham to Elephant and Castle without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 26 min to get from West Ham to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

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

West Ham to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Morley Road Plaistow station.

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

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

Where does the West Ham to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

West Ham to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Stratford Bus Station.

Where does the West Ham to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Ham to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between West Ham to Elephant and Castle is 7 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from West Ham to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 21967+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

West Ham to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 343 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Cannon Street stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
26 min
£6–22
Drive 7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Ham to Elephant and Castlecar 7 mi
23 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 / Newington Causewaybus 343
40 min
£5–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Ham to Elephant and Castletaxi 7 mi
23 min
£65–85
Line 69 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Morley Road Plaistow to Stratford Bus Stationbus 69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus N8
3. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus 35
1h 9m
£5–21

West Ham to Elephant and Castle by subway

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

You can take a subway from Plaistow station to Elephant & Castle station via Cannon Street station and Bank station in around 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morley Road Plaistow to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway via Stratford Bus Station and Liverpool Street Station in around 1h 9m.

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