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How to get fromElephant and Castle to South Croydonby train, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to South CroydontrainBedford - Three Bridges / ...
    17 min
    £6–9
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Warham Road / Brighton Roadbus468
    1h 17m
    £3
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to South Croydontaxi10.3 mi
    26 min
    £60–75
  4. Drive 10.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to South Croydoncar10.3 mi
    26 min
    £3–4

Elephant and Castle to South Croydon by train

Calendar501Weekly Trains
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and South Croydon, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to South Croydon hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 17 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Warham Road / Brighton Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Abellio London also services this route every 4 hours.

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