There are 6 ways to get from Dunstable to Eltham by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leagrave to London Bridgetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 21m£22–31Bus, line 36 bus, line 321 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Stationbus A2
- Take the bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Westbourne Terrace to New Cross Bus Garagebus 36
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Sainsbury's to Eltham High Street / Passey Placebus 321
4h 2m£10–86Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Baker Street Stationbus A31 / ...
- Take the bus from Aldwych to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21
3h 24m£15–83Drive 45 mi
- Drive from Dunstable to Elthamcar 45 mi
1h 13m£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunstable to Elthamtaxi 45 mi
1h 13m£190–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Quadrant to Luton Station Interchangebus Cs1 / ...
- Take the train from Luton to London Bridgetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 3m£23–33
Dunstable to Eltham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Eltham is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Eltham is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Airport Bus Station, Baker Street Station and Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Eltham via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Dunstable and Eltham is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Dunstable to Eltham, including transfers.
Dunstable to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Dunstable to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £85 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Leagrave to Eltham via London Bridge in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Airport Bus Station, Baker Street Station, Lancaster Place / Somerset House, and Aldwych in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Leagrave to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–25
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–23
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Baker Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Baker Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Aldwych to Eltham High Street / Roper Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
Bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Westbourne Terrace to New Cross Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from New Cross Gate Sainsbury's to Eltham High Street / Passey Place
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–29
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from The Quadrant to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- Centrebus
Bus from The Quadrant to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Centrebus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- £190–240
Cabco Taxis Dunstable
- Phone
- +44 1582 858 585
Speedline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 666 999
- Website
- speedlinetaxis.org.uk
United Travel - Taxis Dunstable/Houghton Regis
- Phone
- +44 1582 515 151
- Website
- 51s.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Dunstable to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Baker Street Station.
Dunstable to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Eltham is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Dunstable to Eltham.
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