What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elmers End?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Elmers End is to tram which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Elmers End?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Elmers End is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Elmers End?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spurgeon's Bridge and arriving at Elmers End / Tesco. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Elmers End?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Croydon Tram Stop and arriving at Elmers End Tram Stop. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Elmers End?

The distance between Croydon and Elmers End is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Elmers End without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Elmers End without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Elmers End?

The bus from Spurgeon's Bridge to Elmers End / Tesco takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Elmers End bus from?

Croydon to Elmers End bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Spurgeon's Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Elmers End train from?

Croydon to Elmers End train services, operated by London Tramlink, depart from West Croydon Tram Stop station.

Where does the Croydon to Elmers End bus arrive?

Croydon to Elmers End bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Elmers End / Tesco station.

Where does the Croydon to Elmers End train arrive?

Croydon to Elmers End train services, operated by London Tramlink, arrive at Elmers End Tram Stop station.

Where can I stay near Elmers End?

There are 19411+ hotels available in Elmers End.

Croydon to Elmers End - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Elmers End by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Spurgeon's Bridge to Elmers End / Tescobus 289
17 min
£3
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from West Croydon Tram Stop to Elmers End Tram Stoptram Tram
19 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Elmers Endtaxi 3.4 mi
7 min
£23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Croydon to Elmers Endwalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Croydon to Elmers End by bus

1896Weekly Buses

17 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Croydon to Elmers End.

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Elmers End, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Spurgeon's Bridge to Elmers End / Tesco every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 17 min. Abellio London also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, London Tramlink operates a vehicle from West Croydon Tram Stop to Elmers End Tram Stop every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 19 min.

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