What is the cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

The cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

The fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and Riddlesdown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych / Drury Lane and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Covent Garden and Riddlesdown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at Riddlesdown. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

The distance between Covent Garden and Riddlesdown is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

How do I travel from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown without a car?

The best way to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

The train from London Blackfriars to Riddlesdown takes 29 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to Riddlesdown bus from?

Covent Garden to Riddlesdown bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to Riddlesdown train from?

Covent Garden to Riddlesdown train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.

Train or bus from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

The best way to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Covent Garden to Riddlesdown bus arrive?

Covent Garden to Riddlesdown bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

What is the time difference between Covent Garden and Riddlesdown?

Riddlesdown is 1h ahead of Covent Garden. It is currently 6:44 AM in Covent Garden and 7:44 AM in Riddlesdown.

Where does the Covent Garden to Riddlesdown train arrive?

Covent Garden to Riddlesdown train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Riddlesdown station.

Can I drive from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

Yes, the driving distance between Covent Garden to Riddlesdown is 14 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown.

How do I get a train ticket from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown?

Book your Covent Garden to Riddlesdown train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Riddlesdown?

There are 16736+ hotels available in Riddlesdown.

Covent Garden to Riddlesdown - 6 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to RiddlesdownBedford - East Grinstead
29 min
£7–16
Drive 13.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown13.7 mi
35 min
£4–5
Line 87 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bedford Street to Clapham Junction Station87 / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to RiddlesdownLondon Victoria - East Grinstead / ...
1h 27m
£7–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Covent Garden to Riddlesdown13.7 mi
35 min
£60–75
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to RiddlesdownLondon Victoria - East Grinstead / ...
52 min
£12–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands PrecinctN68
1h 31m

Covent Garden to Riddlesdown by train

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Distance: 14.4 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Covent Garden, Greater London, England and Riddlesdown, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Riddlesdown twice daily. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinct hourly, and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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