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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Hackney is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Hackney is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £75 - £95.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle / London Road and arriving at Hackney Baths via Bloomsbury Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Hackney Downs via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Hackney?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Hackney is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Hackney without a car is to subway and train which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Elephant and Castle to Hackney, including transfers.

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

Elephant and Castle to Hackney bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

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

Elephant and Castle to Hackney train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Elephant & Castle station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Hackney bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Hackney bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Southampton Row / Theobalds Road station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Hackney train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Hackney train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Moorgate station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Hackney?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Hackney is 5 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Elephant and Castle to Hackney.

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

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Elephant and Castle to Hackney - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Hackney by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Moorgate stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downstrain London Liverpool Street - Chingford / ...
24 min
£3–12
Drive 5.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Hackneycar 5.4 mi
17 min
£2
Subway, line 55 bus
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Old Street stationsubway Northern
2. Take the bus from Old Street Station to Hackney Bathsbus 55 / ...
40 min
£5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Hackneytaxi 5.4 mi
17 min
£75–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Southampton Row / Theobalds Roadbus 68
2. Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Hackney Bathsbus 38 / ...
1h 1m
£3–15
Line 176 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Streetbus 176
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street to Hackney Bathsbus 38 / ...
1h 15m
£3–20

Elephant and Castle to Hackney by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hackney Baths via Southampton Row / Theobalds Road and Bloomsbury Square in around 1h 1m.

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