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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 22 min and costs £8 - £16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at Heygate Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

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

The distance between Croydon and Elephant & Castle Station is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

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

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.

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

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

The best way to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 22 min and costs £8 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 3m.

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

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Heygate Street station.

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

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 19833+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London BridgeBrighton - Bedford / ...
22 min
£8–16
Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station8.3 mi
24 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Heygate Street468
1h 3m
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station8.3 mi
24 min
£50–60
Line 196 bus
1. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Newington Butts196
1h 17m
£3

Croydon to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to London Bridge every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 13 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Heygate Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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