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How to get fromGreenhithe to Elephant and Castleby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greenhithe to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to London BridgetrainGravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
    42 min
    £10–27
  2. Line 492 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterstone Park to Erith Roadbus492
    2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Bus Garage to Elephant & Castle / London RdbusN89
    2h 9m
    £4–83
  3. Train, line 53 bus

    1. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to PlumsteadtrainRainham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Road / Griffin Road to London College of Commbus53 / ...
    1h 32m
    £8–14
  4. Drive 19.6 mi

    1. Drive from Greenhithe to Elephant and Castlecar19.6 mi
    35 min
    £5–7
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greenhithe to Elephant and Castletaxi19.6 mi
    35 min
    £80–100

Greenhithe to Elephant and Castle by train

Calendar533Weekly Trains
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Greenhithe, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to London Bridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–27 and the journey takes 42 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterstone Park to Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Erith Road and Bexleyheath Bus Garage in around 2h 9m.

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