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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £50 - £65.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle Station station and arriving at Hogarth Crescent. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant & Castle Station station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at East Croydon via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

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

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Croydon is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £8 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is to train which takes 24 min and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 18661+ hotels available in Croydon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to East CroydonBedford - Brighton / ...
24 min
£8–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Hogarth Crescent468
1h
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon8.6 mi
21 min
£50–65
Drive 8.6 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Croydon8.6 mi
21 min
£3–4
Line 196 bus
1. Take the bus from Newington Butts to Norwood Junction Station196
1h 15m
£3

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

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Duration: 24 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 13 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Hogarth Crescent every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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