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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 13 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at E & C / Newington Causeway. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Croydon and Elephant and Castle is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

The train from East Croydon to London Bridge takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Croydon to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Croydon to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 13 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Croydon to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Croydon to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at E & C / Newington Causeway station.

Where does the Croydon to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Elephant and Castle is 9 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Croydon to Elephant and Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20228+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Croydon to Elephant and Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London BridgeThree Bridges - London Bridge / ...
13 min
£6–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to E & C / Newington Causeway468
1h 5m
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Elephant and Castle9.1 mi
22 min
£50–65
Drive 9.1 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Elephant and Castle9.1 mi
22 min
£3–4

Croydon to Elephant and Castle by train

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Distance: 10.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Elephant and Castle, 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 15 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Hogarth Crescent to E & C / Newington Causeway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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