There are 6 ways to get from Cockfosters to Eltham by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from London Bridge to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 7m£7–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Freston Gardens to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N91
- Take the bus from Aldwych to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21
2h 24m£3–133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cockfosters to Elthamtaxi 18.3 mi
42 min£45–55Drive 18.3 mi
- Drive from Cockfosters to Elthamcar 18.3 mi
42 min£5–7Subway, line 161 bus
- Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Green Park Stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
1h 51m£8–12Subway, line 188 bus, line 161 bus
- Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Holborn stationsubway
- Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to North Greenwich Stationbus 188
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
2h 47m£7–62
Cockfosters to Eltham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cockfosters to Eltham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Cockfosters to Eltham is to taxi which takes 42 min and costs £45 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Freston Gardens and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Cockfosters station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Eltham via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Cockfosters and Eltham is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cockfosters to Eltham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 7m and costs £6 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Cockfosters to Eltham, including transfers.
Cockfosters to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Freston Gardens station.
Cockfosters to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Cockfosters station.
Cockfosters to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Cockfosters, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a bus from Freston Gardens to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Aldwych in around 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Subway from Cockfosters station to Green Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Subway from Cockfosters station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–6
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Freston Gardens to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–75
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–75
Bus from Aldwych to Eltham High Street / Roper Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
Bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
Minicabs Soouth Gate
- Phone
- +44 20 8419 8757
- Website
- minicabssouthgate.co.uk
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 0000
- Website
- stationcars.org.uk
Metro Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8440 1234
- Website
- metroradiocars.co.uk
Barnet Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 5555
- Website
- barnetairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cockfosters to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cockfosters to Eltham is 18 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Cockfosters to Eltham.
There are 19473+ hotels available in Eltham.











