There are 6 ways to get from Alexandra Palace to Caterham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Finsbury Park to East CroydonCambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to CaterhamLondon Bridge - Caterham / ...
1h 49m£12–18Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandra Palace to Caterham24.3 mi
1h 4m£6–9Line 141 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wood Green Station to London Bridge Bus Station141
- Take the train from London Bridge to CaterhamLondon Bridge - Caterham
2h 18m£12–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alexandra Palace to Caterham24.3 mi
1h 4m£310–370Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Muswell Hill to London Bridge Bus Station43
- Take the train from London Bridge to CaterhamLondon Bridge - Caterham
2h 24m£8–15Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsey to Southampton Row / Theobalds RoadN91
- Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Purley / Downlands PrecinctN68
3h 13m
Alexandra Palace to Caterham by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandra Palace to Caterham is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandra Palace to Caterham is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandra Palace to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Hornsey and arriving at Caterham Valley via Kingsway / Holborn Station and Purley / Downlands Precinct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandra Palace to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Alexandra Palace and arriving at Caterham via Finsbury Park and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Alexandra Palace and Caterham is 27 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandra Palace to Caterham without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £12 - £19.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Alexandra Palace to Caterham, including transfers.
Alexandra Palace to Caterham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hornsey station.
Alexandra Palace to Caterham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Finsbury Park station.
The best way to get from Alexandra Palace to Caterham is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £12 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Alexandra Palace, England and Caterham, England?
You can take a vehicle from Alexandra Palace to Caterham via Alexandra Palace, Finsbury Park, and East Croydon in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alexandra Palace to Caterham Valley via Hornsey, Southampton Row / Theobalds Road, Kingsway / Holborn Station, and Purley / Downlands Precinct in around 3h 13m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Finsbury Park to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wood Green Station to London Bridge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Hornsey to Southampton Row / Theobalds Road
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Muswell Hill to London Bridge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Hornsey to Southampton Row / Theobalds Road
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £310–370
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
Minicabs Soouth Gate
- Phone
- +44 20 8419 8757
- Website
- minicabssouthgate.co.uk
Finchley Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5249
- Website
- finchleyairporttransfers.co.uk
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandra Palace to Caterham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Southampton Row / Theobalds Road station.
Alexandra Palace to Caterham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandra Palace to Caterham is 24 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Alexandra Palace to Caterham.
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