What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle is to line 149 bus which costs £3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Central and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dalston Junction Station station and arriving at London Bridge Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Central and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Downs and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Liverpool Street station and Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Hackney Central and Elephant and Castle is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train and subway which takes 19 min and costs £6 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 19 min to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Dalston Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train from?

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.

Where does the Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Bridge Bus Station.

Where does the Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20451+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle - 7 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool StreetChingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
19 min
£7–19
Line 149 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to London Bridge Bus Station149
28 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle4.9 mi
16 min
£70–85
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle4.7 mi
1h 31m
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to St John Street / Goswell Road38 / ...
2. Take the subway from Angel Station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
37 min
£5–7
Line 242 bus, line 35 bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Shoreditch High Street Station242 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shoreditch High Street Station to E & C / Newington Causeway35
45 min
£4–19
Line 30 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Road to King's Cross St. Pancras station30
2. Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd63 / ...
1h 16m

Hackney Central to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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19 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Hackney Central, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Dalston Junction Station to London Bridge Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 28 min.

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