What is the cheapest way to get from Brixton to Shortlands?

The cheapest way to get from Brixton to Shortlands is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brixton to Shortlands?

The fastest way to get from Brixton to Shortlands is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Brixton and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station station and arriving at Den Close. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Brixton and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brixton and arriving at Shortlands. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Brixton to Shortlands?

The distance between Brixton and Shortlands is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

How do I travel from Brixton to Shortlands without a car?

The best way to get from Brixton to Shortlands without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Brixton to Shortlands?

The train from Brixton to Shortlands takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brixton to Shortlands bus from?

Brixton to Shortlands bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station.

Where do I catch the Brixton to Shortlands train from?

Brixton to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Brixton station.

Train or bus from Brixton to Shortlands?

The best way to get from Brixton to Shortlands is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34 min.

Where does the Brixton to Shortlands bus arrive?

Brixton to Shortlands bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Den Close station.

Where does the Brixton to Shortlands train arrive?

Brixton to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Shortlands station.

Can I drive from Brixton to Shortlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Brixton to Shortlands is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Brixton to Shortlands.

How do I get a train ticket from Brixton to Shortlands?

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Where can I stay near Shortlands?

There are 5106+ hotels available in Shortlands.

Brixton to Shortlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Brixton to Shortlands by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brixton to Shortlandstrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
17 min
£3–10
Drive 7.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brixton to Shortlandscar 7.3 mi
19 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station to Den Closebus N3
34 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brixton to Shortlandstaxi 7.3 mi
19 min
£20–25

Brixton to Shortlands by train

795Weekly Trains

17 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Brixton, England and Shortlands, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Brixton to Shortlands every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 17 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station to Den Close hourly, and the journey takes 34 min.

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