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

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Shortlands Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kennington Road / Imperial War Museum and arriving at Den Close. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Shortlands Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at Shortlands. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Shortlands Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £11.

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

The train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Kennington Road / Imperial War Museum station.

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

Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Elephant & Castle station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 57 min.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Den Close station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Shortlands station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Shortlands Station?

There are 18838+ hotels available in Shortlands Station.

Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to ShortlandsLondon Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
29 min
£4–11
Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station9.9 mi
24 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kennington Road / Imperial War Museum to Den CloseN3
57 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station9.9 mi
24 min
£40–55

Elephant and Castle to Shortlands Station by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–11 and the journey takes 29 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Kennington Road / Imperial War Museum to Den Close hourly, and the journey takes 44 min.

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