There are 6 ways to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
- Take the subway from Moorgate station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
27 min£4–6Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station7.5 mi
24 min£2–3Train, line 40 bus
- Take the train from Forest Gate to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
- Take the bus from Farringdon Station to Elephant & Castle Station40
44 min£3–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station7.5 mi
24 min£35–45Train
- Take the train from Forest Gate to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to Elephant & CastleSt Albans City - Sutton / ...
34 min£4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Sprowston Road to High HolbornN25
- Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Elephant & Castle StationN68 / ...
1h 6m£4–17
Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Elephant & Castle Station via Kingsway / Holborn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Moorgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £7.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Sprowston Road station.
Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 34 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £17 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Elephant & Castle in around 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sprowston Road to Elephant & Castle Station via High Holborn and Kingsway / Holborn Station in around 1h 6m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from Forest Gate to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Moorgate station to Elephant & Castle station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 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
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Elephant & Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Farringdon Station to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–15
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–15
Bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–14
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–14
Bus from Sprowston Road to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.
Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Forest Gate to Elephant & Castle Station.
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