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

The cheapest way to get from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £50 - £65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station. However, there are services departing from Cheam Broadway and arriving at Heygate Street via East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Sutton and arriving at Elephant & Castle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Cheam and Elephant & Castle Station is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

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

Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Cheam Broadway station.

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

Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from West Sutton station.

Train or bus from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station?

The best way to get from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station?

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Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 20214+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Cheam to BalhamHorsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Balham station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
42 min
£7–9
Drive 11.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station11.8 mi
28 min
£3–5
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Cheam to Clapham JunctionHorsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Hampton Street35
1h 21m
£7–51
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station11.8 mi
28 min
£50–65
Train
1. Take the train from West Sutton to Elephant & CastleSutton
43 min
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cheam Broadway to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Heygate StreetN68
1h 44m

Cheam to Elephant & Castle Station by train and bus

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from West Sutton to Elephant & Castle hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheam Broadway to Heygate Street via East Croydon Rail Station in around 1h 44m.

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