There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Kennington by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Eltham to London Bridgetrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
- Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Kennington stationsubway Northern
28 min£6–16Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eltham to Kenningtoncar 8.3 mi
20 min£2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Bus Garagebus N21
- Take the bus from New Cross Bus Garage to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 53 / ...
36 min£3–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eltham to Kenningtontaxi 8.3 mi
20 min£35–45Line 321 bus, line 136 bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Lewisham Stationbus N21 / ...
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hampton Streetbus 136
1h 13m£5–21
Eltham to Kennington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Kennington is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Kennington is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Kennington. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road via New Cross Bus Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Kennington station. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Kennington station via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Eltham and Kennington is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Kennington without a car is to train and subway which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £16.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Eltham to Kennington, including transfers.
Eltham to Kennington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham to Kennington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Kennington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at New Cross Bus Garage station.
What companies run services between Eltham, England and Kennington, Greater London, England?
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road via New Cross Bus Garage in around 36 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Eltham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Eltham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–6
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge Station to Kennington station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–29
Bus from New Cross Bus Garage to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–16
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–16
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–19
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–19
Bus from New Cross Bus Garage to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lewisham Station to Hampton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham to Kennington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Kennington is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Eltham to Kennington.
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