There are 6 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages 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, bus
best- Take the train from Elephant & Castle to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ebbsfleet International
- Take the bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Longhoughton AvenueE
1h 22m£19–55Bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock TwrN89
- Take the bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station96
1h 51m£5–79Drive 18.7 mi
- Drive from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages18.7 mi
30 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages18.7 mi
30 min£80–95Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Greenhithe for BluewaterLuton - Rainham / ...
1h 30m£10–19Bus, line 96 bus via Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Woolwich Arsenal Station53 / ...
- Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Station96
2h 22m£5–49
Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages station. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle / London Rd and arriving at Bus Station via Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Ightham Cottages. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Greenhithe for Bluewater via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Elephant and Castle and Ightham Cottages is 32 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £18 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages, including transfers.
Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / London Rd station.
Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.
The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages is to bus and line 96 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £4 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Ightham Cottages, England?
You can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Ightham Cottages via Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr and Bus Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Greenhithe for Bluewater hourly. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 48 min. Southeastern also services this route every 30 minutes.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Elephant & Castle to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Greenhithe for Bluewater
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ebbsfleet International
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Greenhithe for Bluewater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Longhoughton Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–80
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–80
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £80–95
Lambeth Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3051 8618
- Website
- lambethcabs.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr station.
Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages is 19 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Elephant and Castle to Ightham Cottages.
There are 9913+ hotels available in Ightham Cottages.